Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Living in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Bikeability18
Walkability27
Commute22
Public Transit19
Affordability41
Public Safety92
Airports48
Hospitals53
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
105kPopulation+21k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial7%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$249kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$977Median Monthly Rent+$182 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
United States45
Alaska74
Property Crime in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
United States48
Alaska68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 21 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Oct | 31 | 2 | 10 |
| Nov | 16 | 2 | 19 |
| Dec | 11 | 2 | 28 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Inland Flooding10
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
St Ann's Academy
47 miles, S
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
48 miles, S
Wasilla Lake Christian School
49 miles, S
Northern Light Mennonite School
51 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Alaska Bible College
50 miles, S
Alaska Pacific University
75 miles, S
University of Alaska Anchorage
76 miles, S
University of Alaska Fairbanks
187 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
51 miles, S
Alaska Regional Hospital
74 miles, S
North Star Hospital
74 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
77 miles, S
Fairbanks International Airport
183 miles, N
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
184 miles, SE
Kodiak Airport
328 miles, S