Knik River, AK
Living in Knik River
Bikeability
14
Walkability
27
Commute
3
Public Transit
23
Affordability
47
Public Safety
92
Airports
51
Hospitals
53
Colleges
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
866
Population
+149 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American12%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$1.5k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
47 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$196k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
35%
Built 2000 or Later
$717
Median Monthly Rent
-$22 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K9%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene54%
LP gas11%
Utility gas4%
Wood28%
Crime
Violent Crime in Knik River
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Knik River
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| Nov | 20 | 1 | 12 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Knik River
Inland Flooding13
Blizzard11
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Knik River, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Knik River, AK
Amazing Grace Academy
9 miles, NW
Wasilla Lake Christian School
15 miles, NW
Birchwood Christian School
16 miles, W
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Knik River, AK
Alaska Bible College
10 miles, N
Alaska Pacific University
32 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
33 miles, SW
University of Alaska Fairbanks
238 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Knik River, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Alaska Regional Hospital
32 miles, SW
North Star Hospital
33 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Knik River, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
38 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
136 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
234 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
284 miles, SW