Thorne Bay, AK
Living in Thorne Bay
Bikeability87
Walkability100
Commute98
Public Transit87
Affordability64
Public Safety95
Airports2
Hospitals42
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
533Population+43 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income-$6.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government34%
Private sector35%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office26%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van43%
Public transportation12%
Walked34%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value-$7.2k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$558Median Monthly Rent-$75 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas7%
Utility gas2%
Wood60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thorne Bay
United States45
Alaska74
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area9
Property Crime in Thorne Bay
United States48
Alaska68
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 13 | 14 |
| Feb | 37 | 9 | 12 |
| Mar | 39 | 10 | 9 |
| Apr | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| May | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 58 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 53 | 12 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 16 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 14 | 6 |
| Dec | 36 | 12 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thorne Bay
Inland Flooding11
Tsunami4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thorne Bay, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thorne Bay, AK
Clover Pass Christian School
32 miles, SE
Gateway Christian Schools
39 miles, SE
Holy Name Catholic School
40 miles, SE
The Seer School
144 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Thorne Bay, AK
Western Washington University
639 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
702 miles, SE
Bastyr University
702 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
703 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thorne Bay, AK
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
40 miles, SE
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
56 miles, N
Petersburg Medical Center
81 miles, N
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
144 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Thorne Bay, AK
Ketchikan International Airport
39 miles, SE
Wrangell Airport
57 miles, N
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
80 miles, N
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
144 miles, NW