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Population in 2022: 296 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +42.3%
Males: 171  (58.0%)
Females: 125  (42.0%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99690.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,941 (it was $35,938 in 2000)
Nightmute:

$59,941
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,171 (it was $9,396 in 2000)

Nightmute city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $10,593 (it was $97,500 in 2000)
Nightmute:

$10,593
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,985; detached houses: $125,209
March 2022 cost of living index in Nightmute: 99.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%

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  • Races in Nightmute, AK (2022)
    • 4971.0%American Indian alone
    • 1927.5%Two or more races



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Nightmute, Alaska as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nightmute is 117 to 1.


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Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 97.0 square miles.

Population density: 3.1 people per square mile   (very low).

Nightmute, Alaska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Nightmute city:

1.4% ($1,339)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (508.1 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2750.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Toksook Bay, AK (3.1 miles ),
Tununak, AK (3.9 miles ),
Mertarvik, AK (4.7 miles),
Newtok, AK (5.4 miles ),
Chefornak, AK (5.6 miles ),
Mekoryuk, AK (6.9 miles ),
Kipnuk, AK (7.0 miles ),
Kwigillingok, AK (8.5 miles )

Latitude: 60.53 N, Longitude: 164.82 W

Area code: 907

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

9.8%
Alaska:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +54 (+35.1%).
Most common industries in Nightmute, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (21.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (20.2%)
  • Public administration (15.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.4%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.7%)
  • Utilities (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (20.0%)
  • Public administration (20.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (13.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.1%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Utilities (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (34.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (20.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (13.6%)
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Nightmute, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (13.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.4%)
  • Cashiers (9.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (17.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.1%)
  • Top executives (6.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.7%)
  • Carpenters (6.7%)
  • Plant and system operators (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (20.5%)
  • Cashiers (18.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (15.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Nightmute, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Nightmute-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 1551% 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 580.0 miles away from Nightmute 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 430.2 miles away from Nightmute center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 469.8 miles away from Nightmute center
On 1/1/1902 at 05:20:00, a magnitude 7.8 (7.8 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 382.4 miles away from Nightmute center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 504.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2020 at 06:12:44, a magnitude 7.8 (7.8 MW, Depth: 17.4 mi) earthquake occurred 442.2 miles away from Nightmute 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).
Nightmute topographic map

Airports located in Nightmute:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nightmute:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 506 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 506 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 615 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1836 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Peninsula College (about 1838 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Western Washington University (about 1839 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1859 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Nightmute:

  • NEGTEMIUT ELITNAURVIAT SCHOOL (Location: 113 VILLAGE ROAD, Grades: PK-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Nightmute: Knugormiut Summer Camp (A), Nightmute Volunteer Fire Department (B), Yukon Kuskokwim Health Nightmute Health Clinic (C). 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 Nightmute and their reported violations in the past:

NIGHTMUTE NEW WATERING POINT (Population served: 243, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Other (SEP-05-2006), St Compliance Meeting conducted (SEP-05-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from OCT-16-2006 to OCT-17-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2014, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In MAR-09-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • 64 routine major monitoring violations
  • 79 regular monitoring violations
  • 9 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

4.8 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

89.8%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.5%
Whole state:

8.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Nightmute:

Marital status in Nightmute, AK
  • Never married: 55.6%
  • Now married: 38.8%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Nightmute:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 16.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 4.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.9
Alaska average:

10.3

Religion statistics for Nightmute, 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
Bethel Census Area:

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.
Alaska:

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

5.3%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Bethel Census Area:

34.4%
State:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Nightmute:

44.9%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.5%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Nightmute:

27.7%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Nightmute:

8.6%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Nightmute:

6.6
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.6%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
Nightmute:

52.0%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.2%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Nightmute, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 6$14,695$29,3909$2,726
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$2,244
Totals for Government 6$14,695$29,39010$4,970

Nightmute government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $379,000 ($1280.41)
    Financial Administration: $136,000 ($459.46)
    General - Other: $79,000 ($266.89)
    Water Utilities: $38,000 ($128.38)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($60.81)
    Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($60.81)
    Air Transportation: $5,000 ($16.89)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $138,000 ($466.22)

Nightmute government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $259,000 ($875.00)
    Other: $79,000 ($266.89)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($70.95)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($10.14)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000 ($70.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $105,000 ($354.73)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($27.03)

Nightmute government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $65,000 ($219.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Nightmute:

  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • 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.)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Nightmute:

  • K03GD (Channel 3; NIGHTMUTE, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K10LU (Channel 10; NIGHTMUTE, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Within The Village Of Nightmute (Lat: 60.475333 Lon: -164.723667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 17 m, Overall height: 18.2 m, Call Sign: WPOJ849
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 06/25/2019, Expiration Date: 06/30/2029, Certifier: Tina PidgeonRegistrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Ste 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • David H Heimke, Within The Village Of Nightmute (Lat: 60.475333 Lon: -164.723667), Type: 18.2, Overall height: 17 m, Registrant: United Utilities, Inc., Dheimke@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 273-5289

  • David Heimke, Within The Village Of Nightmute (Lat: 60.475333 Lon: -164.723667), Type: 18.2, Overall height: 17 m, Registrant: United Utilities, Inc., Dheimke@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 273-5289


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Mertarvik, Near Nightmute (Lat: 60.819750 Lon: -164.503389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WREN519,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 11/13/2019, Expiration Date: 11/13/2029, Certifier: Chris Mace, 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:

2
  • Nightmute Airport (Lat: 60.480056 Lon: -164.755083), Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KGD6, 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 St Nw, Washington, DC 20006

  • Nightmute Airport (Lat: 60.480056 Lon: -164.755083), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQFX723,
    Assigned Frequencies: 129.600 MHz, 130.100 MHz, 130.200 MHz, 130.900 MHz, 131.100 MHz, 131.200 MHz, 131.300 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2016, Expiration Date: 10/31/2026, Certifier: John Bartlett, Registrant: Aviation Spectrum Resources Inc, 180 Admiral Cochrane Dr Ste 300, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 266-6030, Fax: (202) 719-7049, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nightmute, AK
  • 87.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.5%Wood


Nightmute compared to Alaska 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Nightmute on our top lists:

  • #75 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #47 (99690) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of English 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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