Napakiak, Alaska

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Population in 2021: 356 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.8%
 
Males: 185  (52.0%)
Females: 171  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

27.9 years
Alaska median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 99634.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $20,344 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Napakiak:

$20,344
AK:

$77,845

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $6,895 (it was $7,319 in 2000)

Napakiak city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $28,787 (it was $26,400 in 2000)
Napakiak:

$28,787
AK:

$304,900

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $81,751; detached houses: $81,474

Median gross rent in 2021: $1,624.

March 2022 cost of living index in Napakiak: 106.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 67.0%

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According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Napakiak, Alaska as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Napakiak is 41 to 1.


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Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 4.69 square miles.

Population density: 76 people per square mile   (very low).

Napakiak, Alaska map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $283 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (411.1 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2665.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Oscarville, AK (2.7 miles),
Napaskiak, AK (2.7 miles ),
Bethel, AK (3.1 miles ),
Atmautluak, AK (3.9 miles ),
Kwethluk, AK (4.5 miles ),
Nunapitchuk, AK (4.6 miles ),
Kasigluk, AK (4.8 miles ),
Akiachak, AK (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 60.69 N, Longitude: 161.97 W

Area code: 907

Distribution of median household income in Napakiak, AK in 2021
Distribution of house value in Napakiak, AK in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

8.5%
Alaska:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +33 (+10.3%).
Most common industries in Napakiak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (33.7%)
  • Educational services (24.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.9%)
  • Utilities (6.9%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (34.0%)
  • Educational services (17.0%)
  • Utilities (13.2%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (33.3%)
  • Educational services (33.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Management of companies & enterprises (4.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (2.1%)
  • Private households (2.1%)
Most common occupations in Napakiak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Carpenters (5.9%)
  • Cashiers (5.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Top executives (5.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (18.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Carpenters (11.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.4%)
  • Plant and system operators (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (12.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.5%)
  • Top executives (10.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.3%)

Average climate in Napakiak, Alaska

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Earthquake activity:

Napakiak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 2381% 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 482.8 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 392.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 393.7 miles away from Napakiak center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 419.2 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 499.7 miles away from Napakiak center
On 11/7/1912 at 07:40:24, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 331.6 miles away from Napakiak 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 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).
Napakiak topographic map

Airports located in Napakiak:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Napakiak:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 409 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 409 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 531 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1742 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Peninsula College (about 1745 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Western Washington University (about 1745 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1765 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Napakiak:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Napakiak: Napakiak Volunteer Fire Department (A), Yukon Kuskokwim Health Napakiak 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 Napakiak and their reported violations in the past:

NAPAKIAK WASHETERIA (Population served: 365, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 8 routine major monitoring violations
  • 6 regular monitoring violations
NAPAKIAK W.S. CENTRAL WELL (Population served: 330, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-06-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-03-2012)
  • 28 routine major monitoring violations
  • 198 regular monitoring violations
  • 37 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

3.7 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

76.0%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

14.6%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Napakiak:

Marital status in Napakiak, AK
  • Never married: 57.3%
  • Now married: 32.0%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 3.6%

For population 25 years and over in Napakiak:

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 22.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 4.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
Alaska average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Napakiak

Religion statistics for Napakiak, 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.
State:

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
Bethel Census Area:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.3%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Bethel Census Area:

34.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.1%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Napakiak:

40.9%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

33.5%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Napakiak:

7.9%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Napakiak:

38.2%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
Napakiak:

49.9%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Napakiak:

78.6%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Napakiak, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 9$10,128$13,5041$585
Water Supply 4$4,336$13,0085$2,307
Streets and Highways 1$6,320$75,8402$1,763
Totals for Government 14$20,783$17,8148$4,654

Napakiak government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $32,000 ($89.89)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $14,000 ($39.33)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($28.09)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($11.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($8.43)
  • Current Operations - Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $220,000 ($617.98)
    Regular Highways: $204,000 ($573.03)
    General - Other: $163,000 ($457.87)
    Police Protection: $138,000 ($387.64)
    Central Staff Services: $134,000 ($376.40)
    Libraries: $133,000 ($373.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $129,000 ($362.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $124,000 ($348.31)
    Sewerage: $118,000 ($331.46)
    Water Utilities: $115,000 ($323.03)
    Financial Administration: $80,000 ($224.72)
    General Public Buildings: $67,000 ($188.20)
    Local Fire Protection: $56,000 ($157.30)
    Correctional Institutions: $35,000 ($98.31)
    Public Welfare - Other: $3,000 ($8.43)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($2.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $127,000 ($356.74)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $6,000 ($16.85)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($16.85)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $4,000 ($11.24)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($8.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($8.43)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($5.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $564,000 ($1584.27)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($16.85)

Napakiak government finances - Revenue in 2020 (per resident):

  • Charges - Hospital Public: $1,696,000 ($4764.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $189,000 ($530.90)
    Sewerage: $134,000 ($376.40)
    Other: $118,000 ($331.46)
    Parks and Recreation: $35,000 ($98.31)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $8,000 ($22.47)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $20,000 ($56.18)
    Other: $2,000 ($5.62)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $2,000 ($5.62)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $56,000 ($157.30)
    General Revenue - Other: $40,000 ($112.36)
    Sale of Property: $25,000 ($70.22)
    Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($22.47)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($5.62)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.81)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $117,000 ($328.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $1,017,000 ($2856.74)
    General Local Government Support: $371,000 ($1042.13)
    Health and Hospitals: $240,000 ($674.16)
    Highways: $106,000 ($297.75)
    Other: $65,000 ($182.58)
    Water Utilities: $26,000 ($73.03)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($2.81)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $540,000 ($1516.85)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($11.24)
    Other License: $2,000 ($5.62)

Napakiak government finances - Debt in 2020 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,142,000 ($8825.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,911,000 ($8176.97)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $231,000 ($648.88)

Napakiak government finances - Cash and Securities in 2020 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $39,000 ($109.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Napakiak:

  • 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)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Napakiak:

  • KYKD (100.1 FM; BETHEL, AK; Owner: VOICE FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Napakiak:

  • K13UV (Channel 13; NAPAKIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K10MR (Channel 10; NAPAKIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K07SJ (Channel 7; NAPASKIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K02MZ (Channel 2; NAPASKIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • KYUK-TV (Channel 4; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K15AV (Channel 15; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K21AO (Channel 21; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)

Napakiak fatal accident list:

Dec 6, 2001 03:00 PM, Napakiak Airport Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Napakiak)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • NAPAKIAK, Within Village Of (Lat: 60.695611 Lon: -161.982556), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WPNG503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6541.25 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2018, Registrant: United Utilities Inc, 5450 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99518, Phone: (907) 273-5280, Fax: (907) 273-5315, Email:
  • Napakiak, Napakiak Central Office (Lat: 60.695833 Lon: -161.982500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 10.9 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQOG740,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2011, Expiration Date: 09/21/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2018, Certifier: Jimmy Sipes, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:
  • Napakiak 636, Napakiak Central Ofc (Lat: 60.695667 Lon: -161.981722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 17.1 m, Call Sign: WQQA614,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2022, Expiration Date: 10/05/2032, Certifier: Jon Duracinski, 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:

1
  • Napakiak Airport (Lat: 60.696750 Lon: -161.969528), Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KNA5, Licensee ID: L00011273,
    Assigned Frequencies: 130.100 MHz, 130.900 MHz, 129.600 MHz, 130.200 MHz, 130.400 MHz, 131.100 MHz, 131.200 MHz, 131.300 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2001, Expiration Date: 08/27/2006, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2006, Registrant: Alaska Aviation Radio Inc, 1776 K Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006

Most common first names in Napakiak, AK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John769.5 years
Martha379.7 years
Elsie268.0 years
Lucy258.5 years
Lydia272.6 years
Mathew270.5 years
Most common last names in Napakiak, AK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Berry265.0 years
Billy238.5 years
Evan255.0 years
Larson282.0 years
Nelson283.4 years
Nokowallrea287.5 years
Parka273.5 years
Williams277.5 years
Willie252.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Napakiak, AK
  • 90.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Napakiak, AK
  • 52.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 47.6%Electricity


Napakiak compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage 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.

Napakiak on our top lists:

  • #54 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #48 (99634) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of German first ancestries"
  • #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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