Whittier, AK
Living in Whittier
Bikeability76
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit69
Affordability87
Public Safety84
Airports32
Hospitals53
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
318Population+56 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black3%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial8%
Native American17%
Native Hawaiian8%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
12 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office25%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van64%
Walked34%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value+$8.1k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$869Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
15%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 1979<1%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195978%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K11%
$300K to $399K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whittier
United States45
Alaska74
Valdez-Cordova Census Area16
Property Crime in Whittier
United States48
Alaska68
Valdez-Cordova Census Area15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 15 | 36 |
| Feb | 25 | 10 | 29 |
| Mar | 29 | 10 | 34 |
| Apr | 36 | 9 | 11 |
| May | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Jun | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 56 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 54 | 10 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 14 | 0 |
| Oct | 37 | 15 | 8 |
| Nov | 27 | 14 | 26 |
| Dec | 26 | 16 | 44 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whittier
Inland Flooding16
Blizzard21
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whittier, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whittier, AK
Anchorage Junior Academy
44 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
45 miles, NW
Pacific Northern Academy
46 miles, NW
Anchorage Waldorf School
47 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Whittier, AK
Alaska Pacific University
48 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
48 miles, NW
Alaska Bible College
59 miles, N
University of Alaska Fairbanks
283 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whittier, AK
Alaska Native Medical Center
47 miles, NW
Providence Alaska Medical Center
48 miles, NW
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
48 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Whittier, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
52 miles, NW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
110 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
249 miles, SW
Fairbanks International Airport
280 miles, N