Living in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
Aleutians West Census Area is a county in Alaska.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,341/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $289K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 25°F) and cool summers (highs around 65°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Aleutians West Census Area has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
Demographics & Amenities in Aleutians West Census Area
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
38.6 Years
Average Family Size
3.25
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Aleutians West Census Area
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Insufficient DataHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Insufficient DataHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
No RatingTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Aleutians West Census Area
Average Summer temperature
65°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
Not much sun
Precipitation
52.83 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Aleutians West Census Area
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
57.4%
Total Employer Establishments
21,184
Poverty (%)
10.5%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Aleutians West Census Area
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inAleutians West Census Area
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Aleutians West Census Area
Robbery
0.21/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.46/ per 1000
Burglary
0.21/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.09/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Aleutians West Census Area