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Kongiganak, Alaska

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Population in 2010: 439.
Population change since 2000: +22.3%
Males: 266  (60.8%)
Females: 173  (39.2%)
Median resident age:

25.7 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99559.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,173 (it was $33,250 in 2000)
Kongiganak:

$62,173
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $10,190 (it was $9,881 in 2000)

Kongiganak CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $185,401 (it was $52,500 in 2000)
Kongiganak:

$185,401
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $156,044; detached houses: $156,487
March 2022 cost of living index in Kongiganak: 103.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.3%

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  • Races in Kongiganak, AK (2022)
    • 31689.8%American Indian alone
    • 61.7%Two or more races



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Kongiganak, Alaska as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kongiganak is 50 to 1.


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Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 1.69 square miles.

Population density: 260 people per square mile   (very low).

Kongiganak, Alaska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Kongiganak CDP:

1.5% ($800)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (453.6 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2674.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Kwigillingok, AK (3.3 miles ),
Tuntutuliak, AK (5.3 miles ),
Eek, AK (5.9 miles ),
Quinhagak, AK (6.1 miles ),
Kipnuk, AK (6.3 miles ),
Chefornak, AK (7.0 miles ),
Napakiak, AK (7.8 miles ),
Napaskiak, AK (8.1 miles )

Latitude: 59.95 N, Longitude: 162.90 W

Area code: 907

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

9.8%
Alaska:

4.6%
Most common industries in Kongiganak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (41.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (32.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (53.6%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.7%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.6%)
  • Utilities (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Kongiganak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (18.3%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (14.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Construction laborers (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (16.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (14.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)

Average climate in Kongiganak, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Kongiganak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 2062% 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 524.2 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 361.0 miles away from Kongiganak center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 393.0 miles away from Kongiganak center
On 1/1/1902 at 05:20:00, a magnitude 7.8 (7.8 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 351.4 miles away from Kongiganak center
On 7/22/2020 at 06:12:44, a magnitude 7.8 (7.8 MW, Depth: 17.4 mi) earthquake occurred 374.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 476.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: 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).
Kongiganak topographic map

Airports located in Kongiganak:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kongiganak:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 452 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 452 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 588 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1766 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Peninsula College (about 1766 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Western Washington University (about 1769 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1788 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Kongiganak:

  • AYAGINA'AR ELITNAURVIK (Location: 106 VILLAGE ROAD, Grades: PK-12)

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Notable locations in Kongiganak: Kongiganak Volunteer Fire Department (A), Yukon Kuskokwim Health Lillian E Jimmy Memorial 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

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

KONGIGANAK WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 294, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In FEB-2014
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In JAN-2014
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In DEC-2013
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In NOV-2013
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In OCT-2013
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In AUG-2013. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2013)
  • 13 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, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2014
  • 38 routine major monitoring violations
  • 149 regular monitoring violations
  • 269 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

4.7 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

88.3%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

12.8%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Kongiganak:

Marital status in Kongiganak, AK
  • Never married: 57.0%
  • Now married: 34.8%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

For population 25 years and over in Kongiganak:

  • High school or higher: 77.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 5.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Alaska average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Kongiganak

Religion statistics for Kongiganak, 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.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Bethel Census Area:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Bethel Census Area:

5.3%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.4%
State:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

45.5%
State:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.7%
State:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Kongiganak:

29.8
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.4%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Kongiganak:

9.5%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.5
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.2%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
Kongiganak:

53.3%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.6%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kongiganak, AK Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Kongiganak:

  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • 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)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Kongiganak:

  • K09RG (Channel 9; KONGIGANAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K04LF (Channel 4; KONGIGANAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Kongiganak)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Kongiganak, Within Community Of Kongiganak (Lat: 59.970056 Lon: -162.854333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Call Sign: WQFI289,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6725.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6725.00 MHz... (+91 more), Grant Date: 06/28/2016, Expiration Date: 07/20/2026, 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:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

4
  • Kongiganak River South Side (Lat: 59.962556 Lon: -162.938944), Type: Building, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: KYP479,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 11/26/1996, Expiration Date: 12/20/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Kenneth C David Sr, Kongiganak, AK 99559

  • Airport Mission St (Lat: 59.959222 Lon: -162.882278), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHH383,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.550 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/1997, Expiration Date: 01/17/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: James D Lewis, Airport Mission St, Kongiganak, AK 99559

  • Kongiganak Airport (Lat: 59.959500 Lon: -162.881722), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHK5, Licensee ID: L00011273,
    Assigned Frequencies: 130.900 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/1999, Expiration Date: 05/25/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/25/2004, Registrant: Alaska Aviation Radio Inc, 1776 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20006

  • 1/2 Mi From Airport (Lat: 59.949222 Lon: -162.952000), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHU596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.550 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/12/1997, Expiration Date: 03/11/2002, Cancellation Date: 06/16/2002, Registrant: Evon Azean Sr, Kongiganak, AK 99559


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KL2AT, Licensee ID: L01195400, Grant Date: 09/22/2006, Expiration Date: 09/22/2016, Cancellation Date: 09/25/2018, Certifier: Kristina L Stone-Otinel, Registrant: Kristina L Stone-Otinel, Kongiganak, AK 99545


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8293N, N8293N, N-8293N, Serial Number: 28-25511, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/09/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 10/09/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Harvey B Paul, Po Box 5057, Kongiganak, AK 99545
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8046F, N8046F, N-8046F, Serial Number: 15064146, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 10/16/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Harvey B Paul, Po Box 5057, Kongiganak, AK 99545
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/26/2019
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3392J, N3392J, N-3392J, Serial Number: 15066092, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 01/21/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 06/30/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Harvey B Paul, Po Box 5057, Kongiganak, AK 99545
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/21/2018

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


Kongiganak compared to Alaska state average:

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

Kongiganak on our top lists:

  • #48 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox adherents"
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