Whale Pass, AK
Living in Whale Pass
Bikeability
87
Walkability
100
Commute
89
Public Transit
83
Affordability
100
Public Safety
93
Airports
2
Hospitals
44
Colleges
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
71
Population
+11 (2010–19)
60 y
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
+27% (2010–19)
33%
Family Households
-67% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years6%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate44%
Some College3%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household33%
Householder living alone67%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+32% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K67%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K23%
Employers
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Factory and transportation40%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Commute
Car, truck, or van35%
Walked60%
Worked at home5%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
-$38k (2010–19)
73%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
48%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201328%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Home Value
$100K to $149K36%
$200K to $249K33%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M26%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas23%
Wood72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whale Pass
United States45
Alaska74
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area9
Property Crime in Whale Pass
United States48
Alaska68
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 14 | 14 |
| Feb | 35 | 9 | 12 |
| Mar | 38 | 9 | 9 |
| Apr | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| May | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 57 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 57 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep | 52 | 15 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 17 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 14 | 6 |
| Dec | 35 | 13 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whale Pass
Inland Flooding14
Tsunami5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whale Pass, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whale Pass, AK
Clover Pass Christian School
65 miles, SE
Gateway Christian Schools
73 miles, SE
Holy Name Catholic School
74 miles, SE
The Seer School
110 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Whale Pass, AK
Western Washington University
674 miles, SE
Alaska Bible College
686 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
695 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
695 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whale Pass, AK
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
38 miles, NE
Petersburg Medical Center
51 miles, N
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
74 miles, SE
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
110 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Whale Pass, AK
Wrangell Airport
39 miles, NE
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
50 miles, N
Ketchikan International Airport
73 miles, SE
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
110 miles, NW