Nulato, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
284 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,143 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$494 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$813 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 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 81% of residents leaning left and 12% leaning right.

Liberal (81%) (12%) Conservative

Climate

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 11 -5
Feb 1 10 0
Mar 1 7 10
Apr 1 5 27
May 1 1 44
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 2 0 59
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 2 2 43
Oct 1 8 24
Nov 1 13 6
Dec 1 14 -1

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Andrew K Demoski School
5 miles, E · 2.8star
Ella B Vernetti School
21 miles, E · 3.2star
Kaltag School
28 miles, SW · 2.8star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
308 miles, E · 1.9star
Alaska Career College
358 miles, SE · 1.4star
University of Alaska Anchorage
359 miles, SE · 2.3star

Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
292 miles, SW · 3.2star
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
310 miles, E · 4.1star

Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
195 miles, N · 1star
Nome Airport
213 miles, W · 1star
Bethel Airport
293 miles, SW · 1star
Fairbanks International Airport
307 miles, E · 1star