Kenai, AK

Living in Kenai

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 46
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 32
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Schools 37
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Residents

7.7k Population +738 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native American12%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military2%
Sales and office16%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$229k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$872 Median Monthly Rent +$159 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%

Home Value

$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kenai

United States45
Alaska74
Kenai Peninsula Borough20

Property Crime in Kenai

United States48
Alaska68
Kenai Peninsula Borough35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 2 23
Feb 19 2 19
Mar 25 1 19
Apr 35 1 6
May 45 1 0
Jun 52 1 0
Jul 56 2 0
Aug 54 3 0
Sep 47 5 0
Oct 34 4 5
Nov 22 3 19
Dec 18 3 29

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kenai

Inland Flooding9
Blizzard6
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kenai, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kenai, AK

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Cook Inlet Academy
7 miles, SE
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Anchor Lutheran School
60 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Kenai, AK

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Alaska Bible College
100 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kenai, AK

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Airports

Airports near Kenai, AK

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Kodiak Airport
200 miles, S
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King Salmon Airport
230 miles, SW