Meadow Lakes, AK

Living in Meadow Lakes

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 24
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 31
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Schools 45
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Meadow Lakes, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Meadow Lakes, AK

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St Ann's Academy
7 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Meadow Lakes, AK

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Alaska Bible College
17 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Meadow Lakes, AK

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North Star Hospital
31 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Meadow Lakes, AK

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Kodiak Airport
287 miles, S