Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Living in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Bikeability41
Walkability46
Commute86
Public Transit28
Affordability41
Public Safety74
Airports8
Hospitals89
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
99kPopulation+4.6k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
31%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial7%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector56%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military7%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$290 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene69%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairbanks North Star Borough
United States45
Alaska74
Property Crime in Fairbanks North Star Borough
United States48
Alaska68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -7 | 0 | 9 |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Apr | 33 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 24 | 1 | 11 |
| Nov | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Dec | -4 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Inland Flooding19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
North Pole Christian School
25 miles, W
Fairhill Christian School
36 miles, W
Aurora Tutoring School & Resource Center
36 miles, W
Catholic Schools of Fairbanks
36 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
40 miles, W
Alaska Bible College
227 miles, S
Alaska Pacific University
262 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
262 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
35 miles, W
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
37 miles, W
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
231 miles, SW
Providence Valdez Medical Center
245 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Fairbanks International Airport
40 miles, W
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
265 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
291 miles, S
Deadhorse Airport
385 miles, N