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Notable locations in Skagway: Glacier (A), Clifton (B), Finnegans Point (C), Hasfords Sawmill (D), White Pass (E), Boundary Peak 109 (F), Hosfords Sawmill (G), Dyea (H), Dyea Wharf Ruins (I), Liarsville Campground (J), Pleasant Camp (K), Laughton Glacier Cabin (L), Sheep Camp (M), Sturgills Camp and Picnic Area (N). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Lost Lake (A), Icy Lake (B), Lower Dewey Lake (C), Devils Punch Bowl (D), Black Lake (E), Pump House Lake (F), Summit Lake (G), Goat Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dewey Creek (A), Kasidaya Creek (B), Nelson Creek (C), Nourse River (D), Johnson Creek (E), Porcupine Creek (F), Reid Creek (G), Skagway River (H), Snyder Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Skagway: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Tourist attractions: Skagway City Museum (700 Spring Street) (1), Alaska Excursions (Tours & Charters; 5th Avenue) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map
Hotels: SGT Preston's Lodge (Po Box 538) (1), Chilkoot Trail Outpost (P. O. Box 286) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Skagway and their reported violations in the past:
SKAGWAY (Population served: 1390, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2003, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and AUG-18-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (AUG-18-2000)
- Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-01-2000 and MAR-07-2003, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-07-2003)
- 6 routine major monitoring violations
- 68 regular monitoring violations
GOLD RUSH TRAIL CAMP (Population served: 256, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
- One regular monitoring violation
JEWELL GARDENS (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
- One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
| This city: |  2.1 people | | Alaska: |  2.7 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 53.6% | | Whole state: | 68.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 8.5% | | Whole state: | 7.5% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
| This city: | 3.7% | | Whole state: | 9.4% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
| This city: | 1.2% | | Whole state: | 4.0% |
Skagway compared to Alaska state average:
- Unemployed percentage above state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
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Banks with branches in Skagway (2007 data):
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Skagway Branch at 6th St & Broadway, branch established on 1916-01-01. Info updated 2007-02-13: Bank assets: $398,671.0 mil, Deposits: $311,546.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 3239 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
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| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Firefighters |
2 | $8,288 | $49,728 | 5 | $4,166 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
4 | $21,278 | $63,834 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration |
4 | $13,386 | $40,158 | 7 | $3,160 |
| Financial Administration |
1 | $2,822 | $33,864 | 0 | $0 |
| Police - Other |
3 | $8,550 | $34,200 | 0 | $0 |
| Elementary and Secondary - Other Total |
12 | $19,841 | $19,841 | 2 | $1,485 |
| Other and Unallocable |
2 | $7,042 | $42,252 | 0 | $0 |
| Elementary and Secondary - Instruction |
15 | $60,641 | $48,513 | 8 | $3,336 |
| Parks and Recreation |
4 | $11,704 | $35,112 | 0 | $0 |
| Sewerage |
1 | $3,344 | $40,128 | 0 | $0 |
| Local Libraries |
1 | $2,880 | $34,560 | 2 | $2,806 |
| Solid Waste Management |
2 | $7,100 | $42,600 | 0 | $0 |
| Streets and Highways |
3 | $12,156 | $48,624 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government |
54 | $179,032 | $39,785 | 24 | $14,953 |
Skagway government finances in 2002:
- Charges - Solid Waste Management: $242,000
Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $188,000
Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $76,000
All Other: $75,000
Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $22,000
Parks & Recreation: $15,000
- Construction - Fire Protection: $115,000
General Public Buildings: $81,000
Parks & Recreation: $65,000
Natural Resources - Other: $64,000
Elementary & Secondary Education: $15,000
Regular Highways: $12,000
- Current Operations - Elementary & Secondary Education: $1,800,000
General - Other: $764,000
Police Protection: $535,000
Water Utilities: $422,000
Central Staff Services: $421,000
Solid Waste Management: $385,000
Fire Protection: $372,000
Parks & Recreation: $248,000
Health Services - Other: $184,000
Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $171,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $119,000
Libraries: $96,000
Regular Highways: $84,000
Financial Administration: $16,000
Welfare - Other: $9,000
- Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $217,000
Education: $120,000
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $483,000
- Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $307,000
- Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $790,000
- Miscellaneous - Rents: $220,000
Interest Earnings: $213,000
Property Sale Other: $71,000
General Revenue, NEC: $17,000
- Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $360,000
Fire Protection: $316,000
Police Protection: $61,000
Elementary and Secondary Education: $39,000
Regular Highways: $23,000
General Public Building: $16,000
- Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,341,000
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $312,000
- State Intergovernmental - Education: $828,000
General Support: $140,000
All Other: $94,000
- Tax - Total General Sales: $3,455,000
Property: $1,076,000
Other Selective Sales: $142,000
NEC: $40,000
Public Utilities: $25,000
- Total Salaries & Wages: $1,423,000
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $26,000
Strongest AM radio stations in Skagway:
- KINY (800 AM; 10 kW; JUNEAU, AK; Owner: ALASKA-JUNEAU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KJNO (630 AM; 5 kW; JUNEAU, AK; Owner: ALASKA BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
- KRSA (580 AM; 5 kW; PETERSBURG, AK; Owner: NORTHERN LIGHT NETWORK)
- KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
- KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
- KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
- KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
- KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
- KTKN (930 AM; 5 kW; KETCHIKAN, AK; Owner: ALASKA BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Skagway:
- K220BK (91.9 FM; SKAGWAY, AK; Owner: LYNN CANAL BROADCASTING)
TV broadcast stations around Skagway:
- K11QE (Channel 11; SKAGWAY, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
- K13QQ (Channel 13; SKAGWAY, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
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