Russian Mission, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
202 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
6 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$236 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kusilvak Census Area
6
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

Kusilvak Census Area
2
Alaska
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (25%) 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 2 20 5
Feb 1 16 11
Mar 1 12 18
Apr 1 7 31
May 1 1 44
Jun 1 0 54
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 3 1 45
Oct 2 9 29
Nov 2 20 13
Dec 2 26 8

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Russian Mission School
1 miles, E · 1.9star
Marshall School
24 miles, NW · 1.4star
George Morgan Sr HS
37 miles, SE · 1.9star
Zackar Levi Elementary
38 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Colleges

Alaska Career College
381 miles, SE · 1.4star
University of Alaska Anchorage
382 miles, SE · 2.3star
Alaska Pacific University
383 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
70 miles, SW · 3.2star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
354 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Bethel Airport
71 miles, SW · 1star
Dillingham Airport
212 miles, S · 1star
Nome Airport
228 miles, N · 1star
King Salmon Airport
268 miles, S · 1star
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