Upper Kalskag, Alaska

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Population in 2022: 210 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.7%
 
Males: 113  (54.0%)
Females: 97  (46.0%)
Median resident age:

19.2 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99607.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,637 (it was $28,333 in 2000)
Upper Kalskag:

$44,637
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,694 (it was $7,859 in 2000)

Upper Kalskag city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $185,401 (it was $129,200 in 2000)
Upper Kalskag:

$185,401
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $189,833; detached houses: $190,372

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,050.

March 2022 cost of living index in Upper Kalskag: 108.4 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.1%
(27.9% for American Indian residents, 5.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Upper Kalskag, AK (2022)
    • 19677.8%American Indian alone
    • 218.3%Two or more races
    • 166.3%White alone
    • 10.4%Black alone
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Ancestries: Scottish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 3.78 square miles.

Population density: 56 people per square mile   (very low).

Upper Kalskag, Alaska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Upper Kalskag city:

0.9% ($1,213)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (350.3 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2639.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Lower Kalskag, AK (1.5 miles ),
Aniak, AK (5.0 miles ),
Chuathbaluk, AK (5.9 miles),
Tuluksak, AK (6.1 miles ),
Russian Mission, AK (6.1 miles ),
Holy Cross, AK (7.0 miles ),
Akiak, AK (7.3 miles ),
Akiachak, AK (7.6 miles )

Latitude: 61.54 N, Longitude: 160.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 907

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

9.8%
Alaska:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +57 (+32.9%).
Most common industries in Upper Kalskag, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (38.8%)
  • Public administration (22.5%)
  • Utilities (6.2%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (33.3%)
  • Public administration (23.3%)
  • Utilities (13.3%)
  • Social assistance (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (42.0%)
  • Public administration (22.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Upper Kalskag, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.0%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (10.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (18.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (16.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)

Average climate in Upper Kalskag, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Upper Kalskag, Alaska average temperatures Upper Kalskag, Alaska average precipitation Upper Kalskag, Alaska humidity Upper Kalskag, Alaska wind speed Upper Kalskag, Alaska snowfall Upper Kalskag, Alaska sunshine Upper Kalskag, Alaska clear and cloudy days

Earthquake activity:

Upper Kalskag-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 3006% 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 422.6 miles away from Upper Kalskag 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 340.0 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 423.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 390.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 435.2 miles away from Upper Kalskag center
On 11/7/1912 at 07:40:24, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 335.6 miles away from Upper Kalskag 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).
Upper Kalskag topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Upper Kalskag:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 348 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 349 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 452 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1700 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1703 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1706 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1724 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Upper Kalskag:

Public elementary/middle school in Upper Kalskag:

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Notable locations in Upper Kalskag: Upper Kalskag Volunteer Fire Department (A), Yukon Kuskokwim Health Catherine Alexie Health Clinic (B). Display/hide their locations 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
Average household size:
This city:

3.5 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

73.3%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

8.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Upper Kalskag:

Marital status in Upper Kalskag, AK
  • Never married: 57.2%
  • Now married: 35.3%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 1.2%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

For population 25 years and over in Upper Kalskag:

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 12.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Alaska average:

10.3

Religion statistics for Upper Kalskag, 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
Bethel Census Area:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

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

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.3%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Upper Kalskag:

46.8%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.0%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Upper Kalskag:

29.9
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.9%
State:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.8%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Upper Kalskag:

38.5%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Upper Kalskag:

54.2%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Upper Kalskag:

82.6%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Upper Kalskag, 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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$188
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,197
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$7,689
Totals for Government 0$0 13$9,074

Upper Kalskag government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $464,000 ($2209.52)
    Financial Administration: $144,000 ($685.71)
    Central Staff Services: $123,000 ($585.71)
    Electric Utilities: $52,000 ($247.62)
    Regular Highways: $48,000 ($228.57)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($23.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $91,000 ($433.33)

Upper Kalskag government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $424,000 ($2019.05)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $18,000 ($85.71)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $20,000 ($95.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($4.76)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $57,000 ($271.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $172,000 ($819.05)
    Other: $27,000 ($128.57)

Strongest AM radio stations in Upper Kalskag:

  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • 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)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • 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)
  • KNSA (930 AM; 2 kW; UNALAKLEET, AK; Owner: UNALAKLEET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Upper Kalskag:

  • K09TR (Channel 9; KALSKAG, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K11RF (Channel 11; KALSKAG, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

Upper Kalskag fatal accident list:

Jun 9, 2017 03:00 AM, Airport Rd, Lat: 61.536225, Lon: -160.340967, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 2, 2015 02:45 PM, Kalskag Rd, Lat: 61.536425, Lon: -160.338922, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • David Heimke, Within The Village Of Upper Kalskag (Lat: 61.563167 Lon: -160.315972), Type: 36.5, Overall height: 35.4 m, Registrant: United Utilities, Inc., Dheimke@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 273-5280

  • David Heimke, Within The Village Of Upper Kalskag (Lat: 61.563167 Lon: -160.315972), Type: 36.5, Overall height: 35.4 m, Registrant: United Utilities, Inc., Dheimke@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 273-5280

  • Jimmy Sipes, Within The Village Of Upper Kalskag (Lat: 61.562944 Lon: -160.316806), Type: 36.5, Structure height: 02050 m, Overall height: 35.4 m, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, Chall2@gci.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 868-5615

  • Chris Mace, Within The Village Of Upper Kalskag (Lat: 61.562944 Lon: -160.316806), Type: 36.5, Structure height: 02050 m, Overall height: 35.4 m, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, Chall2@gci.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 868-5615


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Kalskag Hill, Within The Village Of Upper Kalskag (Lat: 61.562944 Lon: -160.316806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 35.4 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WQDZ865,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz... (+349 more), Grant Date: 11/24/2015, Expiration Date: 12/09/2025, Certifier: Jon Duracinski, 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 Upper Kalskag, AK
  • 68.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.0%Wood
  • 6.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Upper Kalskag, AK
  • 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Wood


Upper Kalskag compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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