Housing
In the US, what’s the average age of a renter?
39yo. (While we’re at it, owner is 56, and 75% of homeowners are white despite a 63% overall population share).
Where is the nearest bus stop to your house?
[let's see!]
How many hours of daylight do we have on the shortest day of the year?
5.5 hours of daylight on the winter solstice, which means you're probably using electric lighting for around 10 hours during the day.
What is the average SNAP allotment for Urban Alaska for one person?
$271
A 2016 Anchorage report to HUD indicated the chronic homelessness cost the Municipality roughly how much per person per year—likely far lower than the cost at present.
$47,413
What is the HUD Fair market price for a one bedroom apartment?
$1,191
How much is a day pass on People Mover?
$5 (single ride is $3)
What was the temperature low on the coldest day of 2024?
-25 F on February 3rd, 2024.
What is the maximum SNAP allotment for Urban Alaska one person?
$374
What is the average cost to house someone in AK State Jail or Prison?
$202/day
What is the average rent in Anchorage for a one bedroom apartment (in Sept. 2024)?
$1,278 (with a 4.3% vacancy rate)
What material is the 30 day pass for People Mover made of?
Paper! Can you keep a paper card intact for 30 days?
Which species of wildlife are frequently interacting with encampments (sometimes in dangerous ways?)
black bears! They are curious animals and are drawn to interesting smells (trash, food, etc.)
Name at least three steps (and potential barriers) to employment?
1. Need an ID
2. Need a Social Security Card
3. Need to be able to apply
4. Need to be able to interview
What is the average cost of an ER visit for a minor problem/level 1?
$469-$603 in Anchorage
Over the last 10 years (2013-2023), how much has rent inflation kept up with currency inflation?
rent had outpaced inflation by 41%
What is the on time performance percentage for People Mover?
74%. (224 missed trips every year, almost one a day)
2023/2024 winter was the snowiest in Anchorage over 50 years. What percent of normal snowfall was this season?
170% of snowfall
How many steps are involved in getting a social security card?
At least 5. (See more information in Benefits $500 jeopardy card)
What was the average cost of a hospital stay in the US in 2021?
$2,883
If housing is 1/3 of your monthly income, what hourly rate do you need to earn to afford a 1 bedroom apartment?
$23.96 per hour at minimum
How long would it take you to drive these same distances? People Mover times are:
CHA to ANMC 28 min (no transfers)
CHA to Dimond Transit 29 min (no transfers)
CHA to Huffman Business Part 49 min (no transfers)
[let's see!]
What percent of the normal total precipitation was the total precipitation in 2023?
148% of annual precipitation
What are the five steps (and potential barriers) to get a social security card?
1. Get Certified copy of Birth Certificate
2. Get Driver’s License/ID
3. Need mailing address to receive the card
4. Go to Office (over 12 must apply in person)
5. Complete Form SS-5
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