Lakes, AK
Living in Lakes
Bikeability8
Walkability11
Commute31
Public Transit15
Affordability35
Public Safety92
Airports54
Hospitals53
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
23%College-Educated
78%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial9%
Native American5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate30%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$4k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$277kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$220 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198936%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas89%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakes
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Lakes
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 21 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakes
Inland Flooding5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakes, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakes, AK
Wasilla Lake Christian School
3 miles, SW
St Ann's Academy
3 miles, W
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
4 miles, W
Amazing Grace Academy
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lakes, AK
Alaska Bible College
7 miles, E
Alaska Pacific University
33 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
33 miles, SW
University of Alaska Fairbanks
229 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakes, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Alaska Regional Hospital
32 miles, SW
North Star Hospital
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lakes, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
37 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
150 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
226 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
288 miles, SW