Sitka, AK

Living in Sitka

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 92
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 56
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Affordability 37
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 30
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Schools 42
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Residents

8.6k Population -254 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
33% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial12%
Native American12%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
12  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector49%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked16%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$359k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$893 Median Monthly Rent +$15 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas4%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sitka

United States45
Alaska74
Sitka City and Borough22

Property Crime in Sitka

United States48
Alaska68
Sitka City and Borough47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 14 21
Feb 34 10 17
Mar 36 11 14
Apr 42 8 2
May 48 7 0
Jun 53 5 0
Jul 57 6 0
Aug 57 9 0
Sep 52 16 0
Oct 44 20 1
Nov 37 16 10
Dec 33 15 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sitka

Inland Flooding8
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sitka, AK

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sitka, AK

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The Seer School
9 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Sitka, AK

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Alaska Bible College
570 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sitka, AK

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Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
10 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Sitka, AK

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Gustavus Airport
86 miles, N
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