Kivalina, AK is a small Inupiaq village on the Chukchi Sea in Northwest Alaska. It has a population of just over 400 people and serves as a hub for the many small surrounding villages. Despite its remote location, the town does have access to some public transportation options. The school district provides busing services to transport students between the village and other towns for educational purposes. There are also some limited charter services available that connect Kivalina to other nearby communities, providing access to services such as medical care and shopping in larger towns. Air travel is also available through several local air carriers, offering regular flights from Kivalina to other Alaskan hubs such as Kotzebue and Fairbanks. While public transportation options may be limited by area standards, Kivalina does offer residents with access to important community services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kivalina takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kivalina get to work:
- 1.6% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit