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Population (year 2000): 124
Males: 70  (56.5%)
Females: 54  (43.5%)

Median resident age:  46.5 years
Alaska median age:  32.4 years

Zip code: 99586


Estimated median household income in 2008: $26,169 (it was $19,583 in 2000)
Slana:  $26,169
Alaska:  $68,460

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $26,764

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $102,705 (it was $59,400 in 2000)
Slana:  $102,705
Alaska:  $237,800

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $217,697; Detached houses: $231,473; Mobile homes: $32,500

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Races in Slana:

  • White Non-Hispanic (80.6%)
  • American Indian (15.3%)
  • Other race (2.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • Other Asian (0.8%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Slana: 89.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (25.0%), German (23.4%), Irish (19.4%), French (8.1%), Norwegian (3.2%), United States (3.2%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 252.9 square miles.

Population density: 0.5 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Slana

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 46.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Slana CDP

  • Never married: 15.2%
  • Now married: 57.6%
  • Separated: 8.1%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

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 May 2009.

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

Slana:  1.0% ($613)
Alaska:  1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (219.2 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2265.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Mentasta Lake, AK (4.3 miles) , Chistochina, AK (5.3 miles) , Tanacross, AK (7.0 miles) , Tok, AK (7.1 miles ), Tetlin, AK (7.2 miles) , Gakona, AK (7.3 miles ), Gulkana, AK (7.7 miles) , Paxson, AK (7.8 miles) .

Latitude: 62.70 N, Longitude: 143.83 W

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Slana-area historical earthquake activity is above Alaska state average. It is 1479% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 22:32:17, a magnitude 6.0 (5.6 MB, 6.0 ML, 5.8 ML, Depth: 2.4 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 74.5 miles away from Slana center
On 10/22/1996 at 22:15:02, a magnitude 5.8 (5.7 MB, 5.4 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.5 ML, Depth: 2.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 73.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:30:50, a magnitude 5.4 (5.4 MB, 5.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 32.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/24/2003 at 04:52:10, a magnitude 5.5 (5.1 MB, 4.6 MS, 5.1 MW, 5.5 ML, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 58.3 miles away from Slana center
On 11/4/2002 at 00:50:43, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.5 ML, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 67.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:50:45, a magnitude 5.5 (5.2 MB, 5.5 ML, 5.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.0 miles away from Slana center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Slana:
  • VALDEZ COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 134 miles; VALDEZ, AK)
  • CORDOVA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (about 163 miles; CORDOVA, AK)
  • VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 185 miles; PALMER, AK)

Political contributions by individuals in Slana, AK

Airports located in Slana:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Slana:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 194 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 221 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; FT enrollment: 9,453)
  • WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1261 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 1262 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 1279 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 1285 miles; MT VERNON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
  • EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1314 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)
Public high school in Slana:
  • SLANA SCHOOL (Students: 21; Location: MILE 4 NABESNA RD; Grades: PK - 12)
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Notable locations in Slana: Batzulnetas (A), Slana (B), Duffys Tavern (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Long Lake (A), Peggy Lake (B), Cobb Lakes (C), Kennedy Lake (D), Thors Pond (E), Twin Lakes (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Natat Creek (A), Porcupine Creek (B), Rock Creek (C), Rufus Creek (D), Silver Creek (E), Little Jack Creek (F), Ahtell Creek (G), Suslota Creek (H), Tanada Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.0 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  50.0%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.8%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  23.5%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  7.0%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Slana, AK



Slana compared to Alaska state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above 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 significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly 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.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (51%)
  • Wood (39%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)

Strongest AM radio stations in Slana:
  • 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)
  • KCAM (790 AM; 5 kW; GLENNALLEN, AK; Owner: NORTHERN LIGHT NETWORK)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KCHU (770 AM; 10 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KCBF (820 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KTZN (550 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHAR (590 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KIAK (970 AM; 5 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)


TV broadcast stations around Slana:
  • K04KX (Channel 4; SLANA, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K13SM (Channel 13; SLANA, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)


Slana fatal accident list:
May 1, 1996 05:05 AM, I1, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 38.6 Kilometers East By Northeast Of Chistochina, Ak, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: KNKQ401
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5515, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Cvtc Radio Site, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 66 m, , Licensee ID: L00005445
    Registrant: Copper Valley Telephone Cooperative Inc, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (907) 835-2231

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Dept Of Transportation Maintenance Ofc, Call Sign: KBL879, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.0400 MHz, 47.1600 MHz, 47.3800 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/02/2004, Expiration Date: 09/06/2014
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, Phone: (907) 269-5744
  • Dept Of Trans Maintenance Facility, Call Sign: WNLF843, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.730 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/27/1998, Expiration Date: 03/28/2003, Cancelation Date: 10/04/2002
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, Phone: (907) 822-3263

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • SLANA, Tok Cutoff Mile 60 Approx 2.5 Mi W Of, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WPNM634
    Assigned Frequencies : 6645.00 MHz, 6615.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/23/2008, Expiration Date: 07/10/2018
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • State Highway Maintenance Building, Mile 60, Tok Cutoff, Call Sign: KNKO790, Licensee ID: L00005445
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.780 MHz, 152.600 MHz, 152.660 MHz, 152.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/26/1999, Expiration Date: 11/01/2008, Cancelation Date: 12/20/2008
    Registrant: Copper Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc, Valdez, AK 99686-0000, Phone: (202) 659-0830


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A-135 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1582P , Serial Number: 18-3745, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1955
    Registrant (Partnership): Thomas J Bertrand, Sra Box 1260, Slana, AK 99586, Other Owners: Thomas R Bertrand
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18 105 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 231T , Serial Number: 18-2345, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 03/19/1974
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dallas W Bates, Box 915, Slana, AK 99586, Other Owners: Linda K Bates
  • Aircraft: PIPER J5A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 77 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30517 , Serial Number: 5-208, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Christopher L Cook, Po Box 858, Slana, AK 99586
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 45PC , Serial Number: 22-3145, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 06/14/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Kirk W Ellis, Mile 42 Mabesna Rdsra Box 1415, Slana, AK 99586
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-20S-135 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Sea, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8865C , Serial Number: 20-1034, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/1953
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 902, Slana, AK 99586


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