Bethel Census Area, AK

Living in Bethel Census Area

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 99
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 33
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 32
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Schools 15
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Residents

18k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American82%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate46%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$1.3k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
9  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government24%
Private sector29%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van36%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab4%
Walked31%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value -$70k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$282 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene88%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethel Census Area

United States45
Alaska74

Property Crime in Bethel Census Area

United States48
Alaska68

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump19%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 2 15
Feb 19 1 13
Mar 24 1 12
Apr 34 1 5
May 45 1 1
Jun 53 1 0
Jul 57 2 0
Aug 55 3 0
Sep 48 4 0
Oct 35 3 6
Nov 23 2 16
Dec 18 2 19

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethel Census Area

Inland Flooding11
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethel Census Area, AK

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethel Census Area, AK

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Cook Inlet Academy
307 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Bethel Census Area, AK

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Alaska Bible College
369 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethel Census Area, AK

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Airports

Airports near Bethel Census Area, AK

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Bethel Airport
58 miles, W
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Dillingham Airport
142 miles, SE
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King Salmon Airport
198 miles, SE
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Nome Airport
299 miles, NW