Seward, AK
Living in Seward
Bikeability64
Walkability85
Commute100
Public Transit41
Affordability57
Public Safety80
Airports47
Hospitals57
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+152 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black2%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial6%
Native American13%
Native Hawaiian3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
9 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector54%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office16%
Service38%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van78%
Walked11%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$244kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$931Median Monthly Rent+$354 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K24%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas6%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Seward
United States45
Alaska74
Kenai Peninsula Borough20
Property Crime in Seward
United States48
Alaska68
Kenai Peninsula Borough35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 6 | 24 |
| Feb | 25 | 5 | 20 |
| Mar | 29 | 4 | 21 |
| Apr | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| May | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 8 | 0 |
| Oct | 37 | 8 | 3 |
| Nov | 28 | 6 | 15 |
| Dec | 25 | 7 | 27 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Seward
Inland Flooding14
Blizzard15
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Seward, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Seward, AK
Cook Inlet Academy
64 miles, NW
Grace Evangelical Lutheran School
66 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
70 miles, N
Anchorage Junior Academy
70 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Seward, AK
Alaska Pacific University
75 miles, N
University of Alaska Anchorage
75 miles, N
Alaska Bible College
102 miles, N
University of Alaska Fairbanks
331 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Seward, AK
Providence Seward Hospital
2 miles, SW
Central Peninsula General Hospital
63 miles, NW
Alaska Native Medical Center
74 miles, N
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
75 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Seward, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
75 miles, N
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
136 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
198 miles, SW
King Salmon Airport
274 miles, W