Kodiak, Alaska
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Hospital
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Located in the Alaska community of Kodiak, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 4,216 residents across 1 incorporated communities. Mill Bay leads as the most populous nearby community with 4,216 residents, representing roughly 100% of the total catchment population. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Alaska. Of the 1 nearby communities, 1 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Mill Bay and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center can be characterized as rural. The area is characterized by small communities, with few if any exceeding 10,000 residents, typical of a rural landscape in Alaska. The presence of Mill Bay as the dominant population center creates a dispersed pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 4,216, indicating that most communities are smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Bay (CDP), AK | 4,216 |
Walmart
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Located in the Alaska community of Kodiak, Walmart is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Walmart plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Walmart encompasses a combined population of approximately 9,797 residents across 2 incorporated communities. Kodiak leads as the most populous nearby community with 5,581 residents, representing roughly 57% of the total catchment population. The next largest community, Mill Bay, adds 4,216 residents. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Walmart reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Alaska. Of the 2 nearby communities, 1 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Kodiak and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Walmart as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Walmart can be characterized as rural. With limited communities above 10,000 residents, the region displays a rural settlement pattern where populations are spread across numerous small incorporated places. The presence of Kodiak as the dominant population center creates a dispersed pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 4,898, indicating that most communities are smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Walmart within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kodiak (city), AK | 5,581 |
| 2 | Mill Bay (CDP), AK | 4,216 |