South Fork, Anchorage, AK Area Guide

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South Fork Area Facts

  • South Fork has a Livability Score of 48/100, which is considered poor
  • South Fork crime rates are 28% lower than the Anchorage average
  • Cost of living in South Fork is 20% higher than the Anchorage average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Fork? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Glen Eagle Park
      Hillcrest Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Fork? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in South Fork.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      18% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      6% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Fork? The cost of living in South Fork is 158/100 - which is 22% higher than Alaska.
      South Fork
      158

      58% more expensive than average

      Anchorage
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Fork? South Fork crime rates are 2,864, which are 10% higher than Alaska
      Total Crime
      2,864 per 100k people

      26% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      26% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Fork? The median income in South Fork is $153,194 which is 106% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $153,194177% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,50669% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Fork a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Girdwood Health Clinic
      Providence Alaska Medical Center
      Alaska Regional Hospital
      North Star Behavorial Hospital
      Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital
      Alaska Native Medical Center Health Campus
      Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
      Providence Extended Stay

      Pharmacies

      Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy
      Carrs
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Carrs
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Primary Care Associates
      Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
      Alaska Retinal Consultants
      First Care
      Alaska Urology
      Alaska Center for Dermatology
      Thomas P. Senter M.D. Dermatology
      Imaging Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are South Fork home prices? South Fork home prices are $423,500 - which is 65% higher than Alaska
      Median home value
      $423,500129% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,822197% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      34% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does South Fork have good schools? The South Fork graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is South Fork a good place to live? South Fork has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total surveys

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