Gakona, AK
Living in Gakona
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
74
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
88
Airports
6
Hospitals
77
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
154
Population
-40 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-7 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
-26% (2010–19)
46%
Family Households
-24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian68%
Multiracial1%
Native American31%
Education
High school graduate52%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone54%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
-$48k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K58%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van62%
Worked at home38%
Housing
$656k
Median Home Value
+$474k (2010–19)
34%
Built 2000 or Later
$325
Median Monthly Rent
-$325 (2010–19)
34%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K47%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
Wood77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gakona
United States45
Alaska74
Valdez-Cordova Census Area16
Property Crime in Gakona
United States48
Alaska68
Valdez-Cordova Census Area15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| Apr | 29 | 0 | 3 |
| May | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct | 25 | 1 | 9 |
| Nov | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec | -1 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gakona
Inland Flooding26
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gakona, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gakona, AK
Living Word Academy
94 miles, N
Eagles' Ridge School
116 miles, N
Whitestone Farms Training Center / Whitestone Hs
125 miles, N
Amazing Grace Academy
136 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Gakona, AK
Alaska Bible College
134 miles, W
Alaska Pacific University
168 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
169 miles, SW
University of Alaska Fairbanks
189 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gakona, AK
Providence Valdez Medical Center
92 miles, S
Cordova Community Medical Center
127 miles, S
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
140 miles, W
673rd Medical Group (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson)
165 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Gakona, AK
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
130 miles, S
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
174 miles, SW
Fairbanks International Airport
186 miles, NW
Yakutat Airport
274 miles, SE