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Population in July 2007: 93. Population change since 2000: -9.6%
 

Males: 50  (54.8%)
Females: 43  (45.2%)

Median resident age:  46.6 years
Alaska median age:  32.4 years

Zip code: 99841


Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,636 (it was $33,125 in 2000)
Tenakee Springs:  $43,636
Alaska:  $64,333

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $230,972 (it was $139,600 in 2000)
Tenakee Springs:  $230,972
Alaska:  $231,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $310,317; Detached houses: $303,128

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Races in Tenakee Springs:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.5%)
  • Two or more races (5.8%)
  • American Indian (4.8%)
  • Hispanic (2.9%)
  • Other race (1.9%)
  • Filipino (1.0%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Tenakee Springs: 92.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (26.9%), English (17.3%), Scottish (17.3%), Norwegian (13.5%), Irish (9.6%), Scotch-Irish (5.8%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 13.8 square miles.

Population density: 6.7 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Tenakee Springs

  • High school or higher: 81.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 13.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 9.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tenakee Springs city

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 18.6%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.9%
Alaska:  5.9%

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

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

Tenakee Springs:  0.5% ($683)
Alaska:  1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (561.1 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (1816.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Cube Cove, AK (4.6 miles) , Game Creek, AK (4.7 miles) , Whitestone Logging Camp, AK (4.8 miles) , Hoonah, AK (4.9 miles ), Angoon, AK (5.6 miles ), Pelican, AK (6.2 miles) , Excursion Inlet, AK (6.7 miles) , Juneau city and borough, AK (6.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 6 buildings, average cost: $73,600
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $115,400
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $195,700
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $138,700
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $152,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $157,800
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $161,200
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $186,300
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $202,600

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Latitude: 57.78 N, Longitude: 135.22 W

Area code: 907

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Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+10.6%).



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Average climate in Tenakee Springs, Alaska

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Hospitals/medical centers near Tenakee Springs:
  • BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 49 miles; JUNEAU, AK)
  • MT EDGECUMBE HOSPITAL (about 50 miles; SITKA, AK)
  • SITKA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 50 miles; SITKA, AK)

Political contributions by individuals in Tenakee Springs, AK

located in Tenakee Springs:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tenakee Springs:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 564 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 642 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; FT enrollment: 5,034)
  • WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 814 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 815 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 829 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 837 miles; MT VERNON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
  • EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 866 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)
Public high school in Tenakee Springs:
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Library in Tenakee Springs:
  • DERMOTT O'TOOLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $12,106; 6,500 books; 307 audio materials; 724 video materials; 4 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Superior (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers and creeks: Indian River (A), Harley Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Tenakee Springs Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  1.8 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  47.5%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.1%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.8%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.7%
Whole state:  4.0%


Tenakee Springs 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School


Tenakee Springs travel time to work
Tenakee Springs mode of transportation to work chart


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (73%)
  • Wood (27%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$630
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$816
Firefighters 0$0 1$500
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,110
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$1,549
Electric Power 0$0 2$1,904
Local Libraries 0$0 2$554
Other and Unallocable 0$0 5$1,317
Totals for Government 0$0 16$8,380



Tenakee Springs government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $35,000
  • Construction - General: $26,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $107,000
    General - Other: $34,000
    Financial Administration: $33,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $22,000
    Police Protection: $13,000
    Libraries: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
    Health Services - Other: $3,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $28,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $28,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $100,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $129,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $25,000
    All Other: $16,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $5,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $121,000

Strongest AM radio stations in Tenakee Springs:
  • 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)
  • KIFW (1230 AM; 1 kW; SITKA, AK; Owner: ALASKA BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KTKN (930 AM; 5 kW; KETCHIKAN, AK; Owner: ALASKA BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • 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)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tenakee Springs:
  • K220BR (91.9 FM; TENAKEE SPRINGS, AK; Owner: RAVEN RADIO FOUNDATION, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tenakee Springs:
  • K07RH (Channel 7; TENAKEE SPRINGS, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K10KG (Channel 10; TENAKEE SPRINGS, AK; Owner: CITY OF TENAKEE SPRINGS)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 8 meters (26ft)
Total average daily traffic: 10

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Lisa Phillips, Tenakee Ave And A St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39 m
    Registrant: Acs Of The Northland, Inc., 600 Telephone Ave Ms#60, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 297-3130, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • TENAKEE SPR, Tenakee Ave & A St, Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: WMN283
    Assigned Frequencies : 22625.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Wesley E Carson
    Registrant: Latham & Watkins, 555 Eleventh Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 637-2200, Fax: (202) 637-2201, Email:
  • TENAKEE SPR, Tenakee Ave & A St, Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: WLR285
    Assigned Frequencies : 2165.20 MHz, 6805.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/03/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Alascom, Inc., 2315 Salem Road, First Floor, H9, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: (770) 602-2065, Fax: (770) 929-4454, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • Tenakee Springs, Tenakee Ave & A Street, Call Sign: KNKO755
    Assigned Frequencies : 454.625 MHz, 454.150 MHz, 454.075 MHz, 454.025 MHz, 454.625 MHz, 454.150 MHz, 454.075 MHz, 454.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/25/2008, Expiration Date: 11/01/2018, Certifier: Wesley E Carson
    Registrant: Latham & Watkins, 555 Eleventh Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 637-2200, Fax: (202) 637-2201, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • Snyder Mercantile Store, Type: Tree, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: KWB38, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 2.18340 MHz, 2.51340 MHz, 2.69540 MHz, 3.20240 MHz, 5.16890 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/2004, Expiration Date: 01/05/2015
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: WB7TYK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00555948
    Grant Date: 11/06/2007, Expiration Date: 12/16/2017
    Registrant: Alan K Hunter, 642 Tenakee Ave., Tenakee Springs, AK 99841
  • Call Sign: KL2PU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01455626
    Grant Date: 12/31/2008, Expiration Date: 12/31/2018, Certifier: Rudolf T Debus
    Registrant: Rudolf T Debus, C/O Gordon Chew, Tenakee Springs, AK 99841


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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