Nikiski, AK
Living in Nikiski
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute71
Public Transit1
Affordability50
Public Safety81
Airports56
Hospitals55
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.3kPopulation-408 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial6%
Native American12%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income-$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$61k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$953Median Monthly Rent+$301 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
Utility gas63%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nikiski
United States45
Alaska74
Kenai Peninsula Borough20
Property Crime in Nikiski
United States48
Alaska68
Kenai Peninsula Borough35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 2 | 26 |
| Feb | 21 | 2 | 22 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 23 |
| Apr | 36 | 1 | 8 |
| May | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Nov | 23 | 2 | 22 |
| Dec | 19 | 3 | 34 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nikiski
Inland Flooding8
Blizzard6
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nikiski, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nikiski, AK
Grace Evangelical Lutheran School
15 miles, S
Cook Inlet Academy
18 miles, S
Lumen Christi High School
52 miles, NE
Anchor Lutheran School
53 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Nikiski, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
57 miles, NE
Alaska Pacific University
58 miles, NE
Alaska Bible College
93 miles, NE
University of Alaska Fairbanks
305 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nikiski, AK
Central Peninsula General Hospital
17 miles, S
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
57 miles, NE
Providence Alaska Medical Center
57 miles, NE
Alaska Native Medical Center
57 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Nikiski, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
52 miles, NE
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
196 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
210 miles, S
King Salmon Airport
236 miles, SW