Nunam Iqua, Alaska

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Population in 2022: 216 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Males: 119  (55.2%)
Females: 97  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

22.2 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 99666

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,576
Nunam Iqua:

$51,576
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,562

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,079
Nunam Iqua:

$98,079
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $40,113; detached houses: $40,227
March 2022 cost of living index in Nunam Iqua: 104.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 74.6%

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According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Nunam Iqua, Alaska as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nunam Iqua is 30 to 1.


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Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Incorporated in 1974

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (499.3 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2801.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Sheldon Point (Nunam Iqua), AK (1.5 miles),
Alakanuk, AK (3.5 miles ),
Emmonak, AK (4.4 miles ),
Mountain Village, AK (6.9 miles ),
Kotlik, AK (7.3 miles ),
Scammon Bay, AK (7.3 miles ),
Pitkas Point, AK (7.8 miles),
St. Mary's, AK (7.9 miles )

Latitude: 62.53 N, Longitude: 164.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 907

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

4.6%
Alaska:

4.6%

Earthquake activity:

Nunam Iqua-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 1476% 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 571.0 miles away from Nunam Iqua center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 441.5 miles away from Nunam Iqua 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 539.5 miles away from Nunam Iqua center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 544.4 miles away from Nunam Iqua center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 548.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/1/1902 at 05:20:00, a magnitude 7.8 (7.8 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 521.1 miles away from Nunam Iqua 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 Wade Hampton Census Area (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Freeze: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nunam Iqua:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 497 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 498 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 544 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1858 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1862 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1865 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1882 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

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Notable locations in Nunam Iqua: Nagosakchowik (A), Nunam Iqua Fire Department (B), Yukon Kuskokwim Health Nunam Iqua Clinic (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Nagosakchowik Slough (A), Kanyak River (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

NUNAM IQUA (Population served: 213, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from MAR-09-2011 to MAR-09-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from MAR-09-2011 to MAR-09-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (3 times from APR-14-2010 to MAR-09-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (3 times from APR-14-2010 to MAR-09-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-14-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-14-2010)
  • 12 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2014
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2014
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2014
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2014
  • 27 routine major monitoring violations
  • 44 regular monitoring violations
  • 231 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

4.3 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

86.0%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

16.3%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Nunam Iqua:

Marital status in Nunam Iqua, AK
  • Never married: 64.6%
  • Now married: 13.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.1%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Nunam Iqua:

  • High school or higher: 27.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 2.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.5
Alaska average:

10.3

Religion statistics for Nunam Iqua, AK (based on Wade Hampton Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,71312
Orthodox1,0205
Evangelical Protestant7149
Other31-
None981-
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: 17
Wade Hampton Census Area:

22.40 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

2.64 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.9%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.9%
Alaska:

27.8%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 3$3,329$13,3160$0
Other Government Administration 3$5,417$21,6682$1,045
Financial Administration 0$0 0$0
Airports 0$0 0$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 0$0
Water Transport and Terminals 0$0 0$0
Natural Resources 0$0 0$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 3$142
Fire - Other 0$0 0$0
Firefighters 0$0 0$0
Sewerage 0$0 5$1,510
Parks and Recreation 0$0 0$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 0$0
Health 0$0 0$0
Water Supply 0$0 6$7,875
Gas Supply 0$0 0$0
Transit 0$0 0$0
Local Libraries 0$0 0$0
Police - Other 0$0 0$0
Welfare 0$0 0$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 0$0
Hospitals 0$0 0$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 0$0
Correction 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 6$8,746$17,49216$10,572

Nunam Iqua government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $71,000 ($328.70)
    Sewerage: $63,000 ($291.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $35,000 ($162.04)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,000 ($9.26)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,538,000 ($7120.37)
    Liquor Stores: $138,000 ($638.89)
    Central Staff Services: $121,000 ($560.19)
    Financial Administration: $74,000 ($342.59)
    Regular Highways: $39,000 ($180.56)
    Sewerage: $35,000 ($162.04)
    Water Utilities: $30,000 ($138.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($60.19)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($9.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($9.26)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $22,000 ($101.85)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $634,000 ($2935.19)

Nunam Iqua government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $35,000 ($162.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($115.74)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $20,000 ($92.59)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $11,000 ($50.93)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $350,000 ($1620.37)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $20,000 ($92.59)
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $182,000 ($842.59)
    Water Utilities: $32,000 ($148.15)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $1,399,000 ($6476.85)
    General Local Government Support: $134,000 ($620.37)
    Other: $116,000 ($537.04)
    Sewerage: $111,000 ($513.89)
    Water Utilities: $111,000 ($513.89)
    Highways: $48,000 ($222.22)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $63,000 ($291.67)
    Property: $45,000 ($208.33)
    Other License: $2,000 ($9.26)

Nunam Iqua government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,170,000 ($5416.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Nunam Iqua:

  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KNSA (930 AM; 2 kW; UNALAKLEET, AK; Owner: UNALAKLEET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Nunam Iqua:

  • K11QR (Channel 11; SHELDON POINT, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K03GP (Channel 3; SHELDON POINT, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Within The Village Of Nunam Iqua (Lat: 62.530583 Lon: -164.853222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 32.3 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WPOJ865
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 06/25/2019, Expiration Date: 07/08/2029, Certifier: Tina PidgeonRegistrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Ste 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • David Heimke, Within The Village Of Nunam Iqua (Lat: 62.530583 Lon: -164.853222), Type: 33.5, Overall height: 32.3 m, Registrant: Unicom, Inc., Dheimke@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 273-5289

  • Jon Duracinski, Within The Village Of Nunam Iqua (Lat: 62.530583 Lon: -164.853222), Type: 33.5, Overall height: 32.3 m, Registrant: Unicom, Inc., Dheimke@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 273-5289

  • Chris Mace, Within The Village Of Nunam Iqua (Lat: 62.530389 Lon: -164.853333), Type: 33.5, Structure height: 02270 m, Overall height: 32.3 m, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, Chall2@gci.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (800) 770-8725

  • Chris Mace, Within The Village Of Nunam Iqua (Lat: 62.530389 Lon: -164.853333), Type: 33.5, Structure height: 02270 m, Overall height: 32.3 m, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, Chall2@gci.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (800) 770-8725


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Nunam Iqua, Within The Village Of Nunam Iqua (Lat: 62.530389 Lon: -164.853333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 32.3 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WPNI462,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz... (+32 more), Grant Date: 05/13/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Jimmy R Sipes, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nunam Iqua, AK
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Nunam Iqua, AK
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Nunam Iqua compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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 significantly 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.
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