Soldotna, AK

Living in Soldotna

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 71
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 32
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Schools 35
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Residents

4.6k Population +597 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American6%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
13  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector58%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office8%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$211k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$909 Median Monthly Rent +$229 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Soldotna

United States45
Alaska74
Kenai Peninsula Borough20

Property Crime in Soldotna

United States48
Alaska68
Kenai Peninsula Borough35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 2 17
Feb 19 2 14
Mar 25 1 12
Apr 35 1 4
May 45 1 0
Jun 52 1 0
Jul 56 2 0
Aug 54 3 0
Sep 47 4 0
Oct 34 4 4
Nov 22 3 15
Dec 18 3 22

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Soldotna

Inland Flooding10
Blizzard8
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Soldotna, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Soldotna, AK

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Cook Inlet Academy
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Soldotna, AK

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Alaska Bible College
101 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Soldotna, AK

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Airports

Airports near Soldotna, AK

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Kodiak Airport
196 miles, S
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King Salmon Airport
232 miles, SW