Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Living in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Bikeability53
Walkability76
Commute100
Public Transit56
Affordability43
Public Safety74
Airports3
Hospitals42
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+404 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black1%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial8%
Native American13%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector56%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$290kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$208 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene47%
LP gas5%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
United States45
Alaska74
Property Crime in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
United States48
Alaska68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 12 | 14 |
| Feb | 37 | 9 | 12 |
| Mar | 39 | 10 | 9 |
| Apr | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| May | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 58 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 53 | 12 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 16 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 14 | 6 |
| Dec | 36 | 13 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Inland Flooding8
Tsunami3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Holy Name Catholic School
24 miles, W
Gateway Christian Schools
24 miles, W
Clover Pass Christian School
27 miles, W
The Seer School
197 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Western Washington University
590 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
654 miles, SE
Bastyr University
654 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
656 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
24 miles, W
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
86 miles, NW
Petersburg Medical Center
118 miles, NW
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
197 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Ketchikan International Airport
25 miles, W
Wrangell Airport
87 miles, NW
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
117 miles, NW
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
197 miles, NW