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Valdez-Cordova Census Area

Population in 2011: 2,251. Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 

Males: 1,205  (53.6%)
Females: 1,046  (46.4%)

Median resident age:  42.2 years
Alaska median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 99574.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $66,522 (it was $50,114 in 2000)
Cordova:

$66,522
Alaska:

$66,953
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $28,572

Cordova city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $181,647 (it was $142,700 in 2000)
Cordova:

$181,647
Alaska:

$232,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $204,463; Detached houses: $221,735; Townhouses or other attached units: $343,025; In 2-unit structures: $470,561; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $285,281; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $133,692; Mobile homes: $53,661; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $316,639

Median gross rent in 2009: $576.

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  • White alone - 1,530 (68.3%)
  • Asian alone - 240 (10.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 194 (8.7%)
  • Two or more races - 171 (7.6%)
  • Hispanic - 94 (4.2%)
  • Black alone - 9 (0.4%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.04%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Cordova: 109.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.5%), English (9.3%), Irish (7.8%), United States (7.6%), Swedish (5.3%), Norwegian (4.6%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 61.4 square miles.

Population density: 37 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Cordova:

  • High school or higher: 88.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cordova city:

  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

279 residents are foreign born (7.9% Asia, 2.2% Latin America).

This city:  11.4%
Alaska:  5.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,982 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $308 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (143.9 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2199.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Tatitlek, AK (6.3 miles) , Valdez, AK (6.7 miles ), Tonsina, AK (8.9 miles) , Chitina, AK (9.0 miles) , Kenny Lake, AK (9.2 miles ), Chenega, AK (9.3 miles) , Willow Creek, AK (9.4 miles ), Copper Center, AK (10.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,800
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $131,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $177,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $169,200
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $163,300
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $174,300
  • 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $153,500
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $79,600
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $92,600
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $141,400
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $167,600
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $139,400
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $146,800

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 60.54 N, Longitude: 145.70 W

Cordova nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): Clam Town, Razor Clam Capital

Area code: 907

Cordova household income distribution Cordova home values distribution


 

Crime in Cordova by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 13151615131191619511
per 100,000 523.1595.2662.8636.7546.7468.3387.6718.5856.2224.1482.9
Burglaries 46759312105
per 100,000 161.0238.1290.0212.2378.5127.743.189.845.10.0219.5
Thefts 2117843272610711527
per 100,000 845.1674.6331.41825.11135.41106.9430.7314.3495.7224.11185.3
Auto thefts 422231231615
per 100,000 161.079.482.984.9126.2510.9129.244.9270.444.8219.5
Arson 00011100000
per 100,000 0.00.00.042.442.142.60.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 169.2176.0179.8231.1199.2195.4112.5172.9224.759.7184.1

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Crime in Cordova detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 11 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.19
Alaska average:

1.78

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.5%
Alaska:

6.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -109 (-4.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (27%)
  • Manufacturing (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (16%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4%)
  • Plant and system operators (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Work and jobs in Cordova: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Earthquake activity:

Cordova-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Alaska state average. It is 513% 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 72.9 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 7/12/1983 at 15:10:03, a magnitude 6.4 (6.1 MB, 6.4 MS, 6.3 MS, 6.4 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 67.5 miles away from Cordova center
On 9/7/1983 at 19:22:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.2 MB, 6.2 MS, 6.2 MS) earthquake occurred 67.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/6/1995 at 04:04:58, a magnitude 5.6 (5.3 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.6 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 31.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/1/2000 at 23:05:14, a magnitude 5.5 (5.5 MB, 5.0 MS, 5.5 MW, 5.3 ML, Depth: 12.4 mi) earthquake occurred 20.4 miles away from Cordova center
On 9/6/1973 at 10:59:36, a magnitude 5.5 (5.5 MB, 5.3 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 51.0 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 Valdez-Cordova Census Area County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3

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

Birthplace of: Cody McKenzie - Martial artist, John Hoover (artist) - Sculptor.


Hospitals/medical centers near Cordova:

  • PROVIDENCE SEWARD HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 130 miles away; SEWARD, AK)
  • PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 133 miles away; ANCHORAGE, AK)
  • MAT-SU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 134 miles away; PALMER, AK)

Political contributions by individuals in Cordova, AK

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Local government website: www.cityofcordova.net

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cordova:

  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 146 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 7,786)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 307 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 4,287)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1222 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 2,471)
  • Western Washington University (about 1226 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 12,991)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1247 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 2,820)
  • Everett Community College (about 1273 miles; Everett, WA; FT enrollment: 3,612)
  • Edmonds Community College (about 1280 miles; Lynnwood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,635)

Public high school in Cordova:

Public elementary/middle school in Cordova:

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Library in Cordova:

  • CORDOVA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $357,648; Location: 622 FIRST STREET; 21,927 books; 619 audio materials; 1,405 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 50 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Cordova: Evak (A), Cordova Volunteer Fire Department (B), Cordova Public Health Center (C), Cordova Emergency Medical Services (D), Native Village of Eyak / Chugachmiut Tribal Organization - Ilanka Community Health Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Scout Lake (A), Sellen Lake (B), Odiak Lagoon (C), Cabin Lake (D), Corser Lake (E), Crater Lake (F), Eyak Lake (G), Island Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Currin Slough (A), Eccles Creek (B), Hartney Creek (C), Heney Creek (D), Nicolet Creek (E), Power Creek (F), Humpback Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Ilanka Cultural Center (Museums; Po Box 1388) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Club Speed Wash (Po Box 908) (1), Prince William Motel (Po Box 908) (2), Salvation Army (PO Box 2401) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Alaska State - Court System- District Magistrate (Po Box 898) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 
Valdez-Cordova Census Area County 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 Cordova and their reported violations in the past:

CORDOVA CITY WATER (Population served: 3799, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and JUN-20-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-30-2000), Fed Compliance achieved (JUN-20-2000)
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Unfilt) - In NOV-1997
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Unfilt) - In JAN-1997
  • 25 regular monitoring violations
PWSAC - ESTHER HATCHERY (Population served: 55, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JUL-2005
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In AUG-1999
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-1999
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In APR-1998
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-1998
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JAN-1998
  • 3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2006
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2006
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In SEP-2005
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In SEP-2005
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In AUG-2005
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 5 regular monitoring violations
  • 7 other older monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 3.8%
(2.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.2% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 32.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.4%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.0%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cordova, AK

People in group quarters in Cordova:

  • 52 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 14 people in military ships
  • 10 people in nursing homes

Cordova compared to Alaska state average:

Cordova, Alaska environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Cordova (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Cordova Branch at 515 Main Street, branch established on 1909/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • First National Bank Alaska: Cordova Branch at 528 First Street, branch established on 1974/11/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,870.3 mil, Deposits: $1,931.3 mil, headquarters in Anchorage, AK, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Cordova, Alaska:

  • Reluctant Fisherman Inn, PO Box 150, Cordova, AK 99574 , Phone: (907) 424-3272, Fax: (907) 424-7465
  • Prince William Motel, 501 2ND St, Cordova, AK 99574 , Phone: (907) 424-3201, Fax: (907) 424-2260
  • Orca Adventure Lodge, 2500 Orca Rd, Cordova, AK 99574 , Phone: (907) 424-7249, Fax: (907) 424-3579
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Cordova, Alaska

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Cordova travel time to work - commute


Cordova mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (90%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Valdez-Cordova Census Area County Alaska:


Detailed 2008 election results.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

8.43 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

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

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

7.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

12.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.3%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

31.8%
Alaska:

27.8%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 4$14,477$43,4310$0
Other Government Administration 6$25,454$50,9082$1,722
Police Protection - Officers 4$19,842$59,5260$0
Police - Other 6$17,010$34,0202$1,001
Firefighters 2$7,120$42,7200$0
Streets and Highways 7$31,228$53,5341$598
Water Transport and Terminals 6$21,066$42,1320$0
Hospitals 52$196,459$45,3378$9,414
Solid Waste Management 5$17,134$41,1220$0
Sewerage 2$10,711$64,2660$0
Parks and Recreation 4$12,695$38,08513$7,959
Water Supply 2$8,535$51,2100$0
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 43$186,271$51,98316$6,491
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 15$39,787$31,83013$9,240
Local Libraries 0$0 5$7,521
Totals for Government 158$607,789$46,16160$43,946

Cordova government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Hospital Public: $5,700,000 ($2532.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $666,000 ($295.87)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $630,000 ($279.88)
    Sewerage: $346,000 ($153.71)
    All Other: $124,000 ($55.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $105,000 ($46.65)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $60,000 ($26.65)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $14,000 ($6.22)
  • Construction - Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,000 ($0.44)
  • Current Operations - Hospitals: $5,700,000 ($2532.21)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $5,496,000 ($2441.58)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $1,174,000 ($521.55)
    General - Other: $1,051,000 ($466.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $827,000 ($367.39)
    Sewerage: $787,000 ($349.62)
    Water Utilities: $746,000 ($331.41)
    Police Protection: $591,000 ($262.55)
    Central Staff Services: $580,000 ($257.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $544,000 ($241.67)
    Regular Highways: $540,000 ($239.89)
    Financial Administration: $291,000 ($129.28)
    Libraries: $285,000 ($126.61)
    Local Fire Protection: $224,000 ($99.51)
    Corrections - Other: $135,000 ($59.97)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $223,000 ($99.07)
    Education: $89,000 ($39.54)
    Natural Resources: $36,000 ($15.99)
    All Other: $20,000 ($8.88)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $105,000 ($46.65)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,450,000 ($644.16)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $49,000 ($21.77)
    Fines and Forfeits: $13,000 ($5.78)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,198,000 ($976.45)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,088,000 ($927.59)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,340,000 ($595.29)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $42,000 ($18.66)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,314,000 ($3249.22)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $431,000 ($191.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $3,829,000 ($1701.02)
    General Local Government Support: $605,000 ($268.77)
    All Other: $254,000 ($112.84)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,453,000 ($1089.74)
    Property: $1,657,000 ($736.12)
    Motor Vehicle License: $35,000 ($15.55)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $18,000 ($8.00)
    Other License: $10,000 ($4.44)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,711,000 ($3425.59)

9.68% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,139 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.68%
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 Anchorage Municipality, AK  1.62% ($46,417 average AGI)
from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  0.75% ($51,571)
from Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK  0.46% ($52,647)


11.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,243 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.33%
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 Anchorage Municipality, AK  2.51% ($38,811 average AGI)
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  0.90% ($44,471)
to Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK  0.77% ($43,379)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cordova:

  • KLAM (1450 AM; 0 kW; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: BAYVIEW COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCHU (770 AM; 10 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KCAM (790 AM; 5 kW; GLENNALLEN, AK; Owner: NORTHERN LIGHT NETWORK)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KVAK (1230 AM; 1 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: NORTH WAVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KTZN (550 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHAR (590 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cordova:

  • K201BI (88.1 FM; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KCDV (100.9 FM; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: BAYVIEW COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cordova:

  • K15AK (Channel 15; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K09OR (Channel 9; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Cordova, Alaska:
  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Alaska average:
  • Fatal accident count: 132
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 194
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 61
  • Fatalities: 144
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 355
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 14

Cordova fatal accident list:

Jul 7, 2007 07:26 PM, Sr-10 Copper River H, Lat: 60.488592, Lon: -145.447281, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 25, 1996 11:20 PM, Lake Ave, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 15, 1988 03:57 AM, Orca Inlet, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 32
Total length: 357 meters (1,171ft)
Total costs: $16,930,000
Total average daily traffic: 19,210
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,609
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 20,972

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 14
  • 1970-1979: 10
  • 1980-1989: 3
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2010: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Cordova, AK

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Cordova)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Cordova, AK)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cordova)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 85 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Cordova)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 23
  • Hazardous Condition: 10

Incident types - Cordova


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cordova, AK

Most common first names in Cordova, AK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1573.3 years
Robert1464.3 years
George977.2 years
James973.9 years
William976.1 years
Joseph559.0 years
Charles484.5 years
Alice467.8 years
Arthur481.2 years
Ann475.8 years
Most common last names in Cordova, AK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson671.3 years
Anderson675.7 years
Kompkoff566.6 years
Graham466.0 years
Morris483.5 years
Obrien479.8 years
Olsen466.5 years
Collins379.7 years
Brown383.7 years
Gilmore374.0 years

Businesses in Cordova, AK

  • Nike: 1
  • RadioShack: 1
  • True Value: 1


Cordova on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of libraries per resident in 2004 in $"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest local government total salary and wages expenses per resident in 2004 in $"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average yearly precipitation"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other workers' dormitories"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of parks and recreation per resident in 2004 in $"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most bridges per 100,000 population"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest property tax revenues per resident in 2004 in $"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Secretaries and administrative assistants"
  • #25 (99574) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting profit/loss from business in 2004 (pop 1,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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