Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Living in Buffalo Soapstone
Bikeability9
Walkability36
Commute6
Public Transit10
Affordability25
Public Safety93
Airports51
Hospitals53
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
975Population+288 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial7%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income-$7.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military1%
Sales and office14%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$229kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$742Median Monthly Rent-$273 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas6%
Utility gas12%
Wood31%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo Soapstone
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Buffalo Soapstone
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 37 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 21 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 18 | 2 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo Soapstone
Inland Flooding5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Amazing Grace Academy
8 miles, S
St Ann's Academy
11 miles, SW
Wasilla Lake Christian School
12 miles, SW
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Alaska Bible College
6 miles, S
Alaska Pacific University
41 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
41 miles, SW
University of Alaska Fairbanks
223 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Alaska Regional Hospital
40 miles, SW
North Star Hospital
40 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
46 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
147 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
220 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
296 miles, SW