Meadow Lakes, AK
Living in Meadow Lakes
Bikeability
11
Walkability
24
Commute
13
Public Transit
19
Affordability
45
Public Safety
91
Airports
56
Hospitals
54
Colleges
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.1k
Population
+1.5k (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial5%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate39%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$69k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
39 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$233k
Median Home Value
+$48k (2010–19)
42%
Built 2000 or Later
$893
Median Monthly Rent
+$166 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas3%
Utility gas66%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Meadow Lakes
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Meadow Lakes
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
Feb | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Mar | 26 | 1 | 7 |
Apr | 37 | 0 | 2 |
May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
Jun | 55 | 1 | 0 |
Jul | 58 | 2 | 0 |
Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 47 | 3 | 1 |
Oct | 34 | 2 | 6 |
Nov | 20 | 1 | 11 |
Dec | 17 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meadow Lakes
Inland Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Meadow Lakes, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Meadow Lakes, AK
Northern Light Mennonite School
6 miles, S
St Ann's Academy
7 miles, E
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
7 miles, SE
Wasilla Lake Christian School
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Meadow Lakes, AK
Alaska Bible College
17 miles, E
Alaska Pacific University
32 miles, S
University of Alaska Anchorage
32 miles, S
University of Alaska Fairbanks
229 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Meadow Lakes, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Alaska Regional Hospital
30 miles, S
North Star Hospital
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Meadow Lakes, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
35 miles, S
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
159 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
226 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
287 miles, S