Hughes, AK
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
2/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
32
332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$34,000
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
42.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$70,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$717
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$557
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
8
Alaska
6
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.
Liberal (76%) (17%) ConservativeClimate
Subarctic climate. Long severe winters and short cool summers typical of high-latitude interiors. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 10 | -5 |
| Feb | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| Apr | 0 | 4 | 28 |
| May | 1 | 1 | 46 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 57 |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 60 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| Sep | 2 | 2 | 43 |
| Oct | 1 | 10 | 23 |
| Nov | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| Dec | 1 | 11 | -1 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Johnny Oldman School
<1 miles, NW
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Allakaket School
57 miles, E
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Jimmy Huntington School
65 miles, W
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Maudrey J Sommer School
86 miles, SE
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Colleges
University of Alaska Fairbanks
202 miles, SE
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Alaska Bible College
344 miles, S
University of Alaska Anchorage
362 miles, S
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Alaska Career College
362 miles, S
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Hospitals
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
205 miles, SE
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Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
207 miles, SE
Maniilaq Health Center
238 miles, NW
Norton Sound Regional Hospital
339 miles, W
Airports
Fairbanks International Airport
202 miles, SE
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Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
238 miles, NW
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Deadhorse Airport
323 miles, NE
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Nome Airport
340 miles, W
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