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Napaskiak, Alaska

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Population in 2022: 495 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +26.9%
 
Males: 266  (53.9%)
Females: 229  (46.1%)
Median resident age:

22.9 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99559.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,270 (it was $31,806 in 2000)
Napaskiak:

$35,270
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $11,937 (it was $8,162 in 2000)

Napaskiak city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $39,623 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Napaskiak:

$39,623
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $193,535; detached houses: $191,175

Median gross rent in 2022: $938.

March 2022 cost of living index in Napaskiak: 103.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 47.4%
(47.9% for American Indian residents, 35.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Napaskiak, AK (2022)
    • 51388.3%American Indian alone
    • 111.9%Hispanic
    • 71.2%Two or more races



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Napaskiak, Alaska as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Napaskiak is 85 to 1.


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Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 3.47 square miles.

Population density: 143 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Napaskiak city:

1.7% ($375)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (403.8 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2658.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Oscarville, AK (1.0 miles),
Bethel, AK (2.4 miles ),
Napakiak, AK (2.7 miles ),
Kwethluk, AK (3.6 miles ),
Akiachak, AK (4.2 miles ),
Atmautluak, AK (4.5 miles ),
Akiak, AK (4.8 miles ),
Nunapitchuk, AK (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 60.71 N, Longitude: 161.76 W

Area code: 907

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

9.8%
Alaska:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +60 (+18.2%).
Most common industries in Napaskiak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (28.0%)
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Social assistance (9.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.1%)
  • Utilities (5.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (26.9%)
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Utilities (10.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (29.2%)
  • Health care (23.1%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Social assistance (12.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.7%)
  • Private households (6.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Napaskiak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Child care workers (11.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.5%)
  • Plant and system operators (7.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (18.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)

Average climate in Napaskiak, 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 2019 was 58.8. This is better than average.

City:

58.8
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2019 was 12.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2019 was 3.61. This is significantly better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

3.61
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Napaskiak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 2456% 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 475.6 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 387.0 miles away from Napaskiak center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 392.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 412.9 miles away from the city center
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 493.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/1912 at 07:40:24, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 326.6 miles away from Napaskiak center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bethel Census Area (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Freeze: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Napaskiak topographic map

Airports located in Napaskiak:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Napaskiak:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 402 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 402 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 525 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1735 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Peninsula College (about 1738 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Western Washington University (about 1739 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1759 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Napaskiak:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Napaskiak: Yukon Kuskokwim Health Elena Alexie Memorial Health Clinic (A), Napaskiak Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Napaskiak Slough (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bethel Census Area has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Napaskiak and their reported violations in the past:

NAPASKIAK WEST WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-25-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-20-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-28-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-28-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-28-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine
  • 31 routine major monitoring violations
  • 24 regular monitoring violations
  • 32 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

4.3 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

92.6%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.6%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Napaskiak:

Marital status in Napaskiak, AK
  • Never married: 52.7%
  • Now married: 35.3%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

For population 25 years and over in Napaskiak:

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 3.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Alaska average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Napaskiak

Religion statistics for Napaskiak, AK (based on Bethel Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,2448
Orthodox2,85217
Mainline Protestant2,21618
Evangelical Protestant50111
Other1981
None8,002-
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: 21
Bethel Census Area:

12.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Bethel Census Area:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Bethel Census Area:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Bethel Census Area:

5.3%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

34.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.0%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Napaskiak:

44.0%
State:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Napaskiak:

29.5
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

25.9%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.6%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Napaskiak:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Napaskiak:

35.0%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

51.9%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.2%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Napaskiak, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 3$2,809$11,2362$814
Electric Power 2$4,967$29,8020$0
Financial Administration 2$2,736$16,4160$0
Other Government Administration 2$4,681$28,0860$0
Totals for Government 9$15,194$20,2592$814

Napaskiak government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,208,000 ($2440.40)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $488,000 ($985.86)
    Financial Administration: $247,000 ($498.99)
    Central Staff Services: $104,000 ($210.10)
    Water Utilities: $59,000 ($119.19)
    Health - Other: $52,000 ($105.05)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $545,000 ($1101.01)

Napaskiak government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $44,000 ($88.89)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $34,000 ($68.69)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $195,000 ($393.94)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $111,000 ($224.24)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $21,000 ($42.42)

Strongest AM radio stations in Napaskiak:

  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Napaskiak:

  • KYKD (100.1 FM; BETHEL, AK; Owner: VOICE FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Napaskiak:

  • KYUK-TV (Channel 4; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K15AV (Channel 15; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K21AO (Channel 21; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K13UV (Channel 13; NAPAKIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K10MR (Channel 10; NAPAKIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K07SJ (Channel 7; NAPASKIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Napaskiak)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Napaskiak 637, Napaskiak Central Ofc (Lat: 60.706944 Lon: -161.764722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: WRFU406,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2020, Expiration Date: 06/03/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2020, Certifier: Chris Mace, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp., 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:

  • Napaskiak, Napaskiak Central Ofc (Lat: 60.706944 Lon: -161.764722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: WRJG503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/25/2020, Expiration Date: 08/25/2030, Certifier: Chris Mace, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:

  • NAPASKIAK, Napaskiak Central Ofc (Lat: 60.707111 Lon: -161.764639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WHQ634, Licensee ID: L01108563,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2112.00 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2019, Registrant: United Utilities Inc


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • United Utilities Central Office Within Village Of (Lat: 60.706722 Lon: -161.765056), Call Sign: KNKL549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 459.650 MHz, 454.575 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2018, Expiration Date: 11/01/2028, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Ste 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Napaskiak Landing Area (Lat: 60.703694 Lon: -161.776750), Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KVB8,
    Assigned Frequencies: 130.400 MHz, 131.100 MHz, 131.200 MHz, 130.100 MHz, 130.900 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2017, Expiration Date: 05/14/2027, Registrant: Aviation Spectrum Resources Inc, 180 Admiral Cochrane Dr Ste 300, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 266-6030, Fax: (202) 719-7049, Email:

  • 1/4 Mi E Of High School (Lat: 57.995833 Lon: -167.505222), Type: Building, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WHU675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.550 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/1993, Expiration Date: 12/21/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: James Paul Jr., Pob6087, Napaskiak, AK 99559


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Napaskiak, AK
  • 83.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.2%Wood
  • 3.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Napaskiak, AK
  • 90.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.7%Wood


Napaskiak compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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