Happy Valley, AK
Living in Happy Valley
Bikeability41
Walkability57
Commute55
Public Transit51
Affordability62
Public Safety90
Airports40
Hospitals69
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
588Population+104 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
67%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income-$281 (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector56%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office11%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation4%
Walked4%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$841Median Monthly Rent+$603 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199936%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Fuel oil, kerosene64%
LP gas7%
Utility gas2%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Happy Valley
United States45
Alaska74
Kenai Peninsula Borough20
Property Crime in Happy Valley
United States48
Alaska68
Kenai Peninsula Borough35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 4 | 16 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Apr | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| May | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 37 | 5 | 4 |
| Nov | 28 | 4 | 12 |
| Dec | 26 | 6 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Happy Valley
Inland Flooding9
Blizzard6
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Happy Valley, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Happy Valley, AK
Cook Inlet Academy
43 miles, N
Grace Evangelical Lutheran School
44 miles, N
Lumen Christi High School
102 miles, NE
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
103 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Happy Valley, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
107 miles, NE
Alaska Pacific University
108 miles, NE
Alaska Bible College
144 miles, NE
University of Alaska Fairbanks
363 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Happy Valley, AK
South Peninsula Hospital
17 miles, S
Central Peninsula General Hospital
44 miles, N
Providence Seward Hospital
75 miles, E
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
107 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Happy Valley, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
103 miles, NE
Kodiak Airport
152 miles, S
King Salmon Airport
198 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
213 miles, E