Lake Minchumina, Alaska

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Population in 2010: 13.
Population change since 2000: -59.4%
Males: (46.2%)
Females: (53.8%)
Median resident age:

65.6 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 99757

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-680,182,161 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Lake Minchumina $-680,182,161
AK $88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $69,745 (it was $26,781 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-706,289,307 (it was $47,300 in 2000)
Lake Minchumina $-706,289,307
AK $336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $204,050; detached houses: $204,629
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Minchumina: 104.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 42.9%

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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (75.0%), Norwegian (25.0%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Elevation: 699 feet

Land area: 216.4 square miles.

Population density: 0.06 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.9% ($900)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (203.7 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2512.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Tanana, AK (9.4 miles ),
Nikolai, AK (9.4 miles),
Manley Hot Springs, AK (9.6 miles),
Healy, AK (9.8 miles ),
Anderson, AK (9.9 miles ),
Ferry, AK (10.0 miles),
Nenana, AK (10.3 miles ),
Four Mile Road, AK (10.3 miles)

Latitude: 63.89 N, Longitude: 152.30 W

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

8.8%
Alaska:

4.6%

Average climate in Lake Minchumina, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Lake Minchumina-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 5853% 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 248.7 miles away from the city 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 40.2 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 142.1 miles away from the city center
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 150.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/2018 at 17:29:29, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 MW, Depth: 29.0 mi) earthquake occurred 191.3 miles away from Lake Minchumina center
On 10/23/2002 at 11:27:19, a magnitude 6.7 (6.0 MB, 6.7 MS, 6.7 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 129.6 miles away from the city 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 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).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Minchumina:

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 150 miles; Fairbanks, AK; Full-time enrollment: 6,397)
  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 203 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 204 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1523 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1526 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1538 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1548 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lake Minchumina Rescue Squad (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Holek Lake (A), Doghouse Lake (B), Fortymile Lake (C), Lake Minchumina (D), North Snohomish Lake (E), Slim Lake (F), Lake Snohomish (G), Thirtyeight Mile Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Spence Creek (A), Parker Creek (B), Old Woman Creek (C), Foraker River (D), Donchelok Creek (E), Deep Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

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 place:

2.2 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.7%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

33.3%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lake Minchumina:

Marital status in Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 21.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.4%
  • Divorced: 57.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Minchumina:

  • High school or higher: 78.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Alaska average:

10.3

Religion statistics for Lake Minchumina, 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
Here:

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
This county:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

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

7.0%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

39.2%
State:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lake Minchumina:

39.6%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.1
State:

28.7

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lake Minchumina:

3.3%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lake Minchumina:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

20.7%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

50.8%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Lake Minchumina:

86.4%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake Minchumina, AK Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Minchumina:

  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KCBF (820 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KIAK (970 AM; 5 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTZN (550 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Minchumina:

  • K05IK (Channel 5; MINCHUMINA, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lake Minchumina)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KL7IS, Grant Date: 09/03/1997, Expiration Date: 09/03/2007, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2009, Registrant: Richard H Collins, 102 Delphinium Way, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757

  • Call Sign: KL7RD, Licensee ID: L01137434, Grant Date: 07/12/2016, Expiration Date: 06/28/2026, Certifier: Julie H Collins, Registrant: Julie H Collins, Box 69 1 Mile Foraker River, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757

  • Call Sign: NL7BR, Licensee ID: L01322089, Grant Date: 10/11/2017, Expiration Date: 11/05/2027, Certifier: Florence D Collins, Registrant: Florence D Collins, 1 Mi Furaker River, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757-0069

  • Call Sign: WL7BCZ, Licensee ID: L00785899, Grant Date: 01/02/2014, Expiration Date: 03/22/2024, Certifier: Carol G Schlentner, Registrant: Carol G Schlentner, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757-0040

  • Call Sign: WL7MU, Grant Date: 09/14/1993, Expiration Date: 09/14/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/15/2005, Registrant: Jonathan A Blackburn, Box 34, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: GREEN THOMAS L G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 459TG, N459TG, N-459TG, Serial Number: 1, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/1987
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas L Green, Po Box 49, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5606C, N5606C, N-5606C, Serial Number: 15539, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 08/21/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 04/29/2003
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Florence D Miki Collins, Po Box 69, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757, Other Owners: Julie H Collins
  • 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: 7300J, N7300J, N-7300J, Serial Number: 28-24655, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 08/20/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Walter E Maakestad, Po Box 70, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8649D, N8649D, N-8649D, Serial Number: 22-5857, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 01/03/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 07/19/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Walter E Maakestad, Po Box 70, Lake Minchumina, AK 99757

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Minchumina, AK
  • 81.8%Wood
  • 18.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Lake Minchumina 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.
  • 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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