Bettles, Alaska

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Population in 2022: 22 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -48.8%
Males: 12  (58.3%)
Females: 10  (41.7%)
Median resident age:

55.7 years
Alaska median age:

35.3 years

Zip code: 99726

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-680,182,161 (it was $49,375 in 2000)
Bettles $-680,182,161
AK $88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $-670,184,614 (it was $19,585 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-706,289,307 (it was $450,000 in 2000)
Bettles $-706,289,307
AK $336,900
March 2022 cost of living index in Bettles: 104.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Bettles, AK (2010)
    • 975.0%White alone
    • 216.7%Two or more races
    • 18.3%Black alone
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Ancestries: English (32.6%), German (20.9%), Swedish (20.9%), Scottish (16.3%), Slovak (7.0%), Scotch-Irish (4.7%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Incorporated in 1985

Land area: 1.64 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.0% ($0)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (399.3 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2631.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Evansville, AK (1.0 miles),
Allakaket, AK (6.3 miles),
New Allakaket, AK (6.3 miles),
Coldfoot, AK (6.6 miles),
Alatna, AK (6.6 miles),
Wiseman, AK (7.2 miles),
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK (9.3 miles ),
Stevens Village, AK (9.6 miles)

Latitude: 66.91 N, Longitude: 151.52 W

Area code: 907

Bettles tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.8%
Alaska:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+19.4%).

Average climate in Bettles, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Bettles-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 2821% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 202.1 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 257.8 miles away from Bettles center
On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK) earthquake occurred 424.3 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
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 262.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/9/1985 at 14:08:04, a magnitude 6.2 (5.9 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 MS, 6.0 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 64.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/23/2002 at 11:27:19, a magnitude 6.7 (6.0 MB, 6.7 MS, 6.7 MW) earthquake occurred 253.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 2, Freeze: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bettles topographic map

Airports and other landing facilities located in Bettles:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bettles:

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 177 miles; Fairbanks, AK; Full-time enrollment: 6,397)
  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 399 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 400 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1617 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1621 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1640 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1643 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bettles Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Brooks Range Aviation (Post Office Box 10).

Yukon-Koyukuk 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:

1.3 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

33.3%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

9.4%

For population 15 years and over in Bettles:

Marital status in Bettles, AK
  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 17.1%

For population 25 years and over in Bettles:

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 4.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
Alaska average:

10.8

Religion statistics for Bettles, AK (based on Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,14818
Catholic1,45310
Evangelical Protestant1645
Other87-
Orthodox853
None1,651-
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: 10
This county:

17.19 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

7.0%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bettles:

37.5%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.7%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
This city:

22.8
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bettles:

25.0%
Alaska:

21.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bettles:

16.7%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

62.5%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

88.3%
State:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bettles, 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 0$0 3$55
Streets and Highways 0$0 4$7,132
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$2,103
Totals for Government 0$0 9$9,290

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $34,000 ($1545.45)
    General - Other: $30,000 ($1363.64)
    Gas Utilities: $12,000 ($545.45)
    Electric Utilities: $8,000 ($363.64)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($227.27)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($181.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $48,000 ($2181.82)

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

  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($90.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $130,000 ($5909.09)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $2,000 ($90.91)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bettles:

  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KCBF (820 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KZPA (900 AM; 5 kW; FORT YUKON, AK; Owner: GWANDAK PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KIAK (970 AM; 5 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBRW (680 AM; 10 kW; BARROW, AK; Owner: SILAKKUAGVIK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bettles:

  • K221AA (92.1 FM; BETTLES, AK; Owner: VOICE FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES)

TV broadcast stations around Bettles:

  • K09TE (Channel 9; BETTLES, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K13TE (Channel 13; BETTLES, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bettles)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 122 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11YA, N11YA, N-11YA, Serial Number: 1111, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 10/13/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Heather J Fox, Po Box 27, Bettles, AK 99726
  • Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 122 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1954J, N1954J, N-1954J, Serial Number: 740, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 04/14/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Jespersen Aircraft Services Inc, Po Box 10, Bettles, AK 99726
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-20S (Category: Sea, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6952K, N6952K, N-6952K, Serial Number: 20-57, Airworthiness Date: 09/23/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/1982
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jeffrey L Poor, P O Box 32, Bettles, AK 99726, Other Owners: Cheryl I Poor
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-5-235C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O-540-J1A5D (235 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 820WW, N820WW, N-820WW, Serial Number: 7224C, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 06/30/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Christopher W Daniels, Po Box 26041, Bettles, AK 99726
  • Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 122 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11GA, N11GA, N-11GA, Serial Number: 1111, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 10/13/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Heather J Fox, Po Box 27, Bettles, AK 99726



Bettles 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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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