Funny River, Alaska

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Population in 2010: 877.
Population change since 2000: +37.9%
Males: 418  (47.8%)
Females: 459  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

58.9 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99669.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,402 (it was $43,047 in 2000)
Funny River:

$62,402
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,306 (it was $22,648 in 2000)

Funny River CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $239,538 (it was $119,700 in 2000)
Funny River:

$239,538
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $422,661; detached houses: $412,647
March 2022 cost of living index in Funny River: 104.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.6%
(12.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Funny River, AK (2022)
    • 77772.6%White alone
    • 12511.7%Two or more races
    • 787.3%Black alone
    • 484.5%Hispanic
    • 282.6%Asian alone
    • 121.1%American Indian alone



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Funny River, Alaska as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Funny River is 978 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (27.2%), American (19.7%), Irish (9.2%), Norwegian (9.2%), Croatian (8.8%), Welsh (7.8%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 27.2 square miles.

Population density: 32 people per square mile   (very low).

Funny River, Alaska map

20 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.9%
Alaska:

7.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Funny River CDP:

0.7% ($829)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (59.3 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2329.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Sterling, AK (1.6 miles ),
Ridgeway, AK (3.1 miles ),
Soldotna, AK (3.2 miles ),
Kalifornsky, AK (3.8 miles ),
Kenai, AK (4.0 miles ),
Kasilof, AK (4.4 miles ),
Salamatof, AK (4.4 miles ),
Nikiski, AK (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 60.49 N, Longitude: 150.78 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 907

Distribution of median household income in Funny River, AK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Funny River, AK in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Alaska:

4.6%
Most common industries in Funny River, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.3%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (17.8%)
  • Health care (12.7%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (20.9%)
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (16.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Funny River, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.9%)
  • Electricians (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (3.9%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electricians (16.1%)
  • Motor vehicle operators, except bus and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Art and design workers (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (16.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Cashiers (7.2%)
  • Religious workers (6.5%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (6.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.8%)

Average climate in Funny River, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 37.6. This is significantly better than average.

City:

37.6
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 13.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 1.80. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.80
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Funny River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 7790% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 8.5 (7.0 MB, 8.5 MS, 7.9 MW, 8.1 ME) earthquake occurred 232.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 242.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 254.5 miles away from Funny River center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 2.6 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 235.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/2018 at 17:29:29, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 MW, Depth: 29.0 mi) earthquake occurred 65.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Funny River topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Funny River:

  • 1ST CHOICE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; SOLDOTNA, AK)
  • CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SOLDOTNA, AK)
  • HERITAGE PLACE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SOLDOTNA, AK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Funny River:

  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 58 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 12,483)
  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 58 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 316 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1375 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1378 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1382 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1399 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Central Emergency Services Station 5 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Aurora Lake (A), Browns Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers: Killey River (A), Funny River (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kenai Peninsula Borough has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.9%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

8.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Funny River:

Marital status in Funny River, AK
  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 20.3%

For population 25 years and over in Funny River:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 23.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 48.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Alaska average:

10.3

Religion statistics for Funny River, AK (based on Kenai Peninsula Borough data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,68881
Other3,07913
Catholic2,8106
Mainline Protestant1,40715
Orthodox8598
None37,557-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Here:

4.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

3.01 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 71
This county:

13.38 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kenai Peninsula Borough:

6.7%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.7%
State:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.3%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.8
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Funny River:

29.9%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.5%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Funny River:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Funny River:

44.2%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
Funny River:

51.1%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.3%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Funny River, AK Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Funny River:

  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KSRM (920 AM; 5 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KHAR (590 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KTZN (550 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGTL (620 AM; 5 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: PENINSULA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCHU (770 AM; 10 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KSWD (950 AM; 1 kW; SEWARD, AK; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Funny River:

  • KKIS-FM (96.5 FM; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KWJG (91.5 FM; KASILOF, AK; Owner: KASILOF PUBLIC B/G INC)
  • KXBA (93.3 FM; NIKISKI, AK; Owner: PENINSULA COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • KPEN-FM (101.7 FM; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: PENINSULA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWHQ-FM (100.1 FM; KENAI, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC.)
  • KDLL (91.9 FM; KENAI, AK; Owner: PICKLE HILL PUBLIC B/CASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Funny River:

  • K08LW (Channel 8; KENAI/SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: NORTHERN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K10NC (Channel 10; KENAI, ETC., AK; Owner: CHANNEL 2 BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K09QH (Channel 9; KENAI, ETC., AK; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF ANCHORAGE LICENSE LLC)
  • K03FW (Channel 3; KENAI, ETC., AK; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K12LA (Channel 12; KENAI, ETC., AK; Owner: ALASKA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K06MF (Channel 6; KENAI, ETC., AK; Owner: FIREWEED COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K23AF (Channel 23; KENAI, ETC., AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • FUNNY RIVER, 37099-36801 Lake Rd (Lat: 60.516194 Lon: -150.736472), Type: Pole, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WRCH789,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+15 more), Grant Date: 10/04/2018, Expiration Date: 10/04/2028, Certifier: Lisa A Phillips, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • HEWITTS HILL, 33385 Browns Lake Rd (Lat: 60.485972 Lon: -150.747972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42 m, Overall height: 43 m, Call Sign: WRCI706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 10/12/2018, Expiration Date: 10/12/2028, Certifier: Lisa A Phillips, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • HEWITTS HILL, 33386 Browns Lake Rd (Lat: 60.485917 Lon: -150.748556), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRJV502,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 11/03/2020, Expiration Date: 11/03/2030, Certifier: Lisa Phillips, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • KENAI KEYS, 29441 Miller Way (Lat: 60.485722 Lon: -150.631389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRJV525,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 11/03/2020, Expiration Date: 11/03/2030, Certifier: Lisa Phillips, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Funny River, AK
  • 48.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.4%Wood
  • 9.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.7%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Electricity
  • 3.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Funny River, AK
  • 48.1%Wood
  • 33.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.5%Utility gas


Funny River compared to Alaska state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.

Funny River on our top lists:

  • #67 on the list of "Top 100 cities with smallest houses"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
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