Valdez, AK
Living in Valdez
Bikeability40
Walkability85
Commute100
Public Transit40
Affordability40
Public Safety87
Airports12
Hospitals51
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation-89 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate22%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
12 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector45%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military2%
Sales and office14%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$359 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke7%
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene74%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valdez
United States45
Alaska74
Valdez-Cordova Census Area16
Property Crime in Valdez
United States48
Alaska68
Valdez-Cordova Census Area15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 12 | 40 |
| Feb | 25 | 9 | 34 |
| Mar | 29 | 8 | 34 |
| Apr | 37 | 7 | 12 |
| May | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Jun | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 56 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 54 | 10 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 13 | 0 |
| Oct | 37 | 13 | 8 |
| Nov | 27 | 11 | 27 |
| Dec | 25 | 14 | 46 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valdez
Inland Flooding13
Blizzard21
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valdez, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valdez, AK
Amazing Grace Academy
100 miles, W
Birchwood Christian School
107 miles, W
Wasilla Lake Christian School
108 miles, W
Eagle River Christian School
108 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Valdez, AK
Alaska Bible College
99 miles, W
Alaska Pacific University
117 miles, W
University of Alaska Anchorage
117 miles, W
University of Alaska Fairbanks
265 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valdez, AK
Providence Valdez Medical Center
4 miles, N
Cordova Community Medical Center
42 miles, SE
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
103 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Valdez, AK
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
50 miles, SE
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
123 miles, W
Yakutat Airport
253 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
262 miles, N