Kenai, AK

Kenai, Alaska

Kenai, Alaska, in Kenai Peninsula county, is 63 miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska. There are 6,942 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Kenai

In Kenai, about 57% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Kenai.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenai had a median family income of $56,856.

Political Inclinations

Kenai folks tended to give their money ($4,105) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Kenai Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kenai that were owner-occupied was 60%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Kenai, 85% of commuters drive to work. Kenai offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Kenai strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Kenai, AK

Comparing Kenai to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Kenai Almanac

Kenai Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kenai Public Libraries

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Kenai Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kenai residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kenai, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kenai High Schools (2004)

KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
9583 SPUR HWY.
907-283-7524
Serves 506 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

KENAI ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
705 FRONTAGE ROAD #C
907-283-7844
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 82 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

KENAI YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
405 MARATHON ROAD
907-335-3100
A Non-traditional School

Kenai Colleges

(List of All Alaska Colleges)

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