Big Lake, AK
Living in Big Lake
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute13
Public Transit4
Affordability57
Public Safety93
Airports58
Hospitals55
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation-572 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American10%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate45%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income-$6.9k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$207kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$885Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Lake
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Big Lake
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 37 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 20 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Lake
Inland Flooding10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Lake, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Lake, AK
Northern Light Mennonite School
12 miles, E
Birchwood Christian School
18 miles, SE
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
19 miles, E
World Harvest Christian School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Big Lake, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
23 miles, S
Alaska Pacific University
23 miles, S
Alaska Bible College
29 miles, E
University of Alaska Fairbanks
240 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Lake, AK
Alaska Regional Hospital
22 miles, S
North Star Hospital
22 miles, S
Providence Alaska Medical Center
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Big Lake, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
24 miles, S
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
166 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
237 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
275 miles, S