Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

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Population in July 2007: 4.

Males: 2	(60.0%)
Females: 2	(40.0%)

Median resident age:	11.5 years
Alaska median age:	32.4 years

Zip code: 99734

Estimated median household income in 2007: $119,818 (it was $90,957 in 2000)

Prudhoe Bay:	$119,818
Alaska:	$64,333

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $25,781

Prudhoe Bay:	$25,781
Alaska:	$28,891

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $0 (it was $0 in 2000)

Prudhoe Bay:	$0
Alaska:	$231,300

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Races in Prudhoe Bay:

American Indian (80.0%)
Two or more races (60.0%)
White Non-Hispanic (20.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Prudhoe Bay: 69.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 416.3 square miles.

Population density: 0.0 people per square mile

(very low).

For population 25 years and over in Prudhoe Bay

High school or higher: 100.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 0.0%
Mean travel time to work: 2.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Prudhoe Bay CDP

Never married: 33.3%
Now married: 66.7%
Separated: 0.0%
Widowed: 0.0%
Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:	0.0%
Alaska:	5.9%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Prudhoe Bay:	-1.$% ($0)
Alaska:	1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (632.4 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2752.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Alpine, AK (7.3 miles) , Nuiqsut, AK (7.4 miles ), Kaktovik, AK (11.0 miles ), Anaktuvuk Pass, AK (12.9 miles ), Arctic Village, AK (13.1 miles) , Barrow, AK (13.9 miles ), Atqasuk, AK (14.2 miles ), Wainwright, AK (16.2 miles ).

Latitude: 70.33 N, Longitude: 148.71 W

Prudhoe Bay household income distribution

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Average climate in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

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Prudhoe Bay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alaska state average. It is 83% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/31/1995 at 08:20:55, a magnitude 5.2 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.2 ML, Depth: 21.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from Prudhoe Bay center
On 12/4/2001 at 21:35:13, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 5.0 ML, 4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 55.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/20/2006 at 01:39:58, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 5.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/4/1993 at 14:11:28, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MB, 4.6 MS, 4.8 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.2 miles away from Prudhoe Bay center
On 3/12/2006 at 04:29:01, a magnitude 4.9 (4.6 MB, 4.9 ML, 4.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 86.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2007 at 20:54:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 ML, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from Prudhoe Bay center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Prudhoe Bay:

SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 195 miles; BARROW, AK)
FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 381 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK)
MANILAQ HEALTH CENTER (about 407 miles; KOTZEBUE, AK)

Political contributions by individuals in Prudhoe Bay, AK

Heliports located in Prudhoe Bay:

Northstar Heliport

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Prudhoe Bay:

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 379 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 632 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; FT enrollment: 9,453)
WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1721 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 1723 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 1746 miles; MT VERNON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 1750 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; FT enrollment: 2,374)
EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1776 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)

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Notable locations in Prudhoe Bay: Prudhoe Bay (A), Prudhoe Dock (B), Point Storkersen Camp (C), South East Eileen State Number 1 (D), Halliburton Camp (E), Frontier Camp (F), Dowell Camp (G), Wagley Camp (H), Rivers Camp Service City (I), Burgess Camp (J), Deadhorse (K), North Kuparuk State (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Fawn Creek (A), Putuligayuk River (B), Sagavanirktok River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

NANA OILFIELD PRUDHOE (Address: 1001 AIRPORT WAY, Population served: 200, Purch_surface_water):

Past monitoring violations:

4 routine major monitoring violations

VECO ARCTIC OILFIELD HOTEL (Population served: 170, Surface_water):

Past monitoring violations:

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In APR-2003

Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-2001 and DEC-20-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-06-2001), St Compliance Meeting conducted (NOV-08-2001), St Other (NOV-14-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-20-2001)

Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-2001 and DEC-20-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-22-2001), St Other (JUN-22-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JUN-27-2001 to NOV-06-2001), St Compliance Meeting conducted (NOV-08-2001), St Other (NOV-14-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-20-2001)

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JAN-1998. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-06-2001)

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-1997

79 regular monitoring violations

One other older monitoring violation

PEAK WATER TRUCK #115, #273 & #257 (Population served: 140, Purch_surface_water):

Past monitoring violations:

One minor monitoring violation

VECO POTABLE WATER TRUCK #85047 (Population served: 55, Purch_surface_water):

Past monitoring violations:

4 routine major monitoring violations

PEAK OILFIELD ICE ROAD CAMP (Address: C/O PEAK BASE CAMP, Population served: 50, Purch_surface_water):

Past monitoring violations:

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2005

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In FEB-2005

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In APR-2004

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2004. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-03-2004)

Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In FEB-2004. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-03-2004)

One regular monitoring violation

5 other older monitoring violations

SCHLUMBERGER RE-WIRELINE (Address: SPINE ROAD, BUILDING #69, Population served: 50, Purch_surface_water):

Past monitoring violations:

One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:

This place:	5.0 people
Alaska:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	100.0%
Whole state:	68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	0.0%
Whole state:	7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This place:	0.0%
Whole state:	9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This place:	0.0%
Whole state:	4.0%

Prudhoe Bay compared to Alaska state average:

Median household income above 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 below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly above state average.
Number of college students significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Prudhoe Bay mode of transportation to work chart

5.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,286 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.35%
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

0.95% ($39,850 average AGI)

9.90% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($57,220 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	9.90%
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	3.23% ($48,535 average AGI)
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK	1.09% ($41,667)
to Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK	0.55% ($42,500)

Strongest AM radio stations in Prudhoe Bay:

KBRW (680 AM; 10 kW; BARROW, AK; Owner: SILAKKUAGVIK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
KCBF (820 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
KZPA (900 AM; 5 kW; FORT YUKON, AK; Owner: GWANDAK PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
KIAK (970 AM; 5 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Prudhoe Bay:

KCDS (88.1 FM; DEADHORSE, AK; Owner: SILAKKUAGVIK COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
K203BY (88.5 FM; KUPARUK, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Prudhoe Bay:

K08IZ (Channel 8; BP ALASKA CAMP, ETC., AK; Owner: NORTHERN TELEVISION, INC.)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 31
Total length: 195 meters (640ft)
Total costs: $278,000
Total average daily traffic: 5,380
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,646
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 9,306

New bridges - Historical Statistics

1970-1979: 19
1980-1989: 9
1990-1999: 0
2000-2009: 3

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FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 6

Pump Station #1, Type: Tower, Structure height: 40 m, Overall height: 40 m, , Licensee ID: L00010127
Registrant: Arco Communications, Inc., 700 G Street, Ato 664, Anchorage, AK 99501, Phone: (907) 265-6026, Email:
Gene Strid, Approx 3 Mi Nne Of Deadhorse, Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, , Licensee ID: L00045569
Registrant: Gci Communication Corp Dba , 2550 Denali St Ste 1105, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 265-5600, Email:
Gene Strid, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, Type: Tower, Structure height: 68.6 m, Overall height: 68.6 m, , Licensee ID: L00045569
Registrant: General Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Email:
JAMES J.R. TALBOT, Mi 6 Spine Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 46.9 m
Registrant: At&t Alascom, 505 E. Bluff Drive, Mp288, Anchorage, AK 99501, Phone: (907) 264-7756, Email:
Jeffrey M Jones, 8 Mi. Ssw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 64 m, Overall height: 64 m
Registrant: Lockard & White, Inc., 14511 Falling Creek, Ste. 507, Houston, TX 77014, Phone: (979) 220-6996, Email:
Jeffrey M Jones, 5 Miles Northeast, Type: Tower, Structure height: 58 m, Overall height: 58 m
Registrant: Lockard & White, Inc., 14511 Falling Creek, Ste. 507, Houston, TX 77014, Phone: (979) 220-6996, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 52 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Prudhoe Bay, AK)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 83 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3

Call Sign: KE6CHV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00746410
Grant Date: 10/10/2003, Expiration Date: 10/05/2013
Registrant: Candida A Szabo, Pouch 340121, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734
Call Sign: AC5ZY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00274962
Grant Date: 08/23/2000, Expiration Date: 08/23/2010, Cancelation Date: 02/11/2003, Certifier: Edwin M Higginbotham Iii
Registrant: Edwin M Higginbotham Iii, Oliktok Radar Station Pouch 34 0099, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734
Call Sign: KL1QX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00847055
Grant Date: 04/15/2004, Expiration Date: 04/15/2014, Cancelation Date: 05/11/2004, Certifier: Scott M Crafton
Registrant: Scott M Crafton, C/O Aes 624 Kuparuk Base Camp Pouch 340014, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4

Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 43021 , Serial Number: 6680, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/04/1956
Registrant (Individual): Brian D Hensel, 340027 Spine Rd, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734
Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5560T , Serial Number: 17251460, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1964
Registrant (Individual): Ascenath B Helmericks, Po Box 340109, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734
Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6394N , Serial Number: 18 5155, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 08/05/1999
Registrant (Individual): John A Alleva, Pouch 340004 Main St, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734
Aircraft: CESSNA U206F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 8273Q , Serial Number: U20603134, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 01/23/1976
Registrant (Individual): James Helmericks, Colville Village Pouch 340109, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 12
Hazardous Condition: 13

Incident types - Prudhoe Bay

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