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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Population in July 2007: 119.
Males: 68  (57.5%)
Females: 51  (42.5%)

Median resident age:  44.3 years
Alaska median age:  32.4 years

Zip code: 99730


Estimated median household income in 2009: $14,486 (it was $36,875 in 2000)
Central:

$14,486
Alaska:

$66,953
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,726

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $109,241 (it was $73,300 in 2000)
Central:

$109,241
Alaska:

$232,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $159,417; Detached houses: $159,417

Median gross rent in 2009: $270.

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  • White alone - 106 (95.5%)
  • Two or more races - 5 (4.5%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Central: 107.0 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (26.9%), German (13.4%), Norwegian (5.2%), English (4.5%), Dutch (3.7%), French (3.0%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Elevation: 935 feet

Land area: 248.0 square miles.

Population density: 0.5 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Central:

  • High school or higher: 96.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.4%
  • Unemployed: 13.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 9.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Central CDP:

  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 57.9%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 17.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.5%
Alaska:  5.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $-1

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (338.7 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2431.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Circle, AK (5.2 miles) , Birch Creek, AK (7.7 miles) , Fort Yukon, AK (8.6 miles ), Pleasant Valley, AK (8.8 miles ), Chalkyitsik, AK (9.1 miles) , Two Rivers, AK (9.2 miles ), Moose Creek, AK (9.6 miles ), Fox, AK (9.7 miles ).

Latitude: 65.53 N, Longitude: 144.70 W

Area code: 907

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.3%
Alaska:

8.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (100%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (52%)
  • Utilities (24%)
  • Educational services (24%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14%)
  • Religious workers (9%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (9%)
  • Carpenters (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (20%)
  • Accountants and auditors (13%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (13%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (13%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (13%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (13%)
  • Cashiers (13%)


Average climate in Central, Alaska

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Earthquake activity:

Central-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alaska state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/5/2006 at 08:17:01, a magnitude 5.5 (5.1 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 MW, Depth: 5.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 77.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/5/2006 at 16:43:32, a magnitude 5.2 (4.9 MB, 4.6 MS, 5.1 MW, 5.2 ML, Depth: 1.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.1 miles away from Central center
On 1/30/1998 at 15:42:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, 4.3 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 21.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/29/2007 at 22:27:38, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 94.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/29/2002 at 12:24:48, a magnitude 4.7 (4.3 MB, 4.7 ML, 4.4 ML, Depth: 8.3 mi) earthquake occurred 79.5 miles away from Central center
On 4/18/1993 at 00:18:39, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 ML, 4.3 ML, Depth: 9.6 mi) earthquake occurred 12.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Snow: 1, Freeze: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Central:

  • FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 101 miles away; FAIRBANKS, AK)
  • MAT-SU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 304 miles away; PALMER, AK)
  • ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, provides emergency services, about 339 miles away; ANCHORAGE, AK)

Political contributions by individuals in Central, AK

Airports located in Central:

  • Central Airport (Runways: 1, Air Taxi Ops: 2,500, Itinerant Ops: 500, Local Ops: 1,000)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Central:

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 103 miles; Fairbanks, AK; Full-time enrollment: 4,287)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 340 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 7,786)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1410 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 2,471)
  • Western Washington University (about 1414 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 12,991)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1436 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 2,820)
  • Everett Community College (about 1465 miles; Everett, WA; FT enrollment: 3,612)
  • Edmonds Community College (about 1474 miles; Lynnwood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,635)

Public high school in Central:

  • FAR NORTH SCHOOL (Students: 11; Location: 49 FAR NORTH STREET; Grades: PK - 12)
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Notable locations in Central: Deadwood (A), Hogem Juction (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Medicine Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Louie Pup (A), Mary Louise Fork (B), Ketchem Creek (C), Portage Creek (D), Quartz Creek (E), Albert Creek (F), Sawpit Creek (G), Big Mosquito Creek (H), Boulder Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Circle Springs Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 33.3%
(34.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.0 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  49.3%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  7.5%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Central, AK


Central compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population 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 below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Central travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (58%)
  • Wood (42%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County Alaska:
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Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

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.
Alaska:

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
Here:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.0%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

29.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

6.65% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,781 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.65%
Alaska average:

9.33%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  2.33% ($20,208 average AGI)
from Anchorage Municipality, AK  0.97% ($33,200)


10.97% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,177 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.97%
Alaska average:

9.43%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  4.72% ($29,294 average AGI)
to Anchorage Municipality, AK  1.20% ($31,538)

Strongest AM radio stations in Central:

  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KCBF (820 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KZPA (900 AM; 5 kW; FORT YUKON, AK; Owner: GWANDAK PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KIAK (970 AM; 5 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KCHU (770 AM; 10 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KCAM (790 AM; 5 kW; GLENNALLEN, AK; Owner: NORTHERN LIGHT NETWORK)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)

TV broadcast stations around Central:

  • K03GO (Channel 3; CIRCLE HOT SPRINGS, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K06LP (Channel 6; CIRCLE HOT SPRINGS, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 7
Total length: 21 meters (69ft)
Total average daily traffic: 943
Total average daily truck traffic: 43
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 1,770


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • ROBERT JACKSON, Central Earth Station (Lat: 65.570556 Lon: -144.818056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 7 m, Licensee ID: L00016225
    Registrant: Alascom, Inc., 1200 Peachtree Street, Ll007, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4020, Email:
  • MARTHA LEWIS MARCUS, Central Earth Station (Lat: 65.570556 Lon: -144.818056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 7 m, Licensee ID: L00016225
    Registrant: Alascom, Inc., 2315 Salem Road, First Floor, H9, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: (770) 602-2065, Email:
  • JAMES J.R. TALBOT, Central Earth Station (Lat: 65.570556 Lon: -144.818056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 7 m
    Registrant: At&t Corp., 2315 Salem Road, First Floor, H9, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: (770) 602-2065, Email:
  • JAMES J.R. TALBOT, Central Earth Station (Lat: 65.570556 Lon: -144.818056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 7 m
    Registrant: At&t Alascom, 505 E. Bluff Drive, Mp288, Anchorage, AK 99501, Phone: (907) 264-7756, Email:
  • Central Central Ofc (Lat: 65.570833 Lon: -144.818611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 36.5 m
    Registrant: United Utilities Inc, 5450 A St, Anchorage, AK 99518-1291, Phone: (907) 561-1674
  • Central Earth Station (Lat: 65.570556 Lon: -144.818056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 7 m, Licensee ID: L00016225
    Registrant: Alascom, Inc./United Utilities, Inc., 1200 Peachtree St., 15w27, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4020, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Dot Hwy Shop (Lat: 65.572417 Lon: -144.794111), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WNRD807, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.0400 MHz, 47.1600 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/2004, Expiration Date: 01/22/2015
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, Phone: (907) 520-5112

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CENTRAL CO, Lat: 65.570472 Lon: -144.818000, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WLN301, Licensee ID: L00002081
    Assigned Frequencies: 2171.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/10/2001
    Registrant: United Utilities Inc, 5450 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99518

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • Within City Limits (Lat: 65.570750 Lon: -144.818556), Call Sign: KNKP414
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.200 MHz, 454.150 MHz, 454.100 MHz, 454.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/18/2008, Expiration Date: 11/01/2018
    Registrant: United Utilities, Inc., 5450 A St., Ancorage, AK 99518-1291, Phone: (907) 273-5280, Fax: (907) 273-5315, Email:
  • Within City Limits (Lat: 65.570750 Lon: -144.818556), Call Sign: KNLS453
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.570 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/01/1995, Expiration Date: 09/01/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006
    Registrant: Winston & Strawn, 1400 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 371-5775

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KL2GS, Licensee ID: L01311319
    Grant Date: 08/07/2007, Expiration Date: 08/07/2017, Certifier: Mclaren C Carter Jr
    Registrant: Mclaren C Carter Jr, Central, AK 99730
  • Call Sign: KL2ZC, Licensee ID: L01552290
    Grant Date: 03/08/2010, Expiration Date: 03/08/2020, Certifier: Linda J Carter
    Registrant: Linda J Carter, Central, AK 99730


FAA Registered Aircraft:

19 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Central)

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