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Population in July 2009: 91. Population change since 2000: -12.5%
 

Males: 49  (54.8%)
Females: 42  (45.2%)

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

Zip code: 99841


Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,394 (it was $33,125 in 2000)
Tenakee Springs:

$44,394
Alaska:

$66,953
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,053

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $105,242 (it was $139,600 in 2000)
Tenakee Springs:

$105,242
Alaska:

$232,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $181,288; Detached houses: $181,288

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Tenakee Springs races chart
  • White alone - 67 (74.4%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 11 (12.2%)
  • Two or more races - 8 (8.9%)
  • Hispanic - 3 (3.3%)
  • American alone - 1 (1.1%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Tenakee Springs: 110.5 (more 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: 6.6 people per square mile 
 
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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 (commute): 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 July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $136 (0.1%)

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
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $213,200
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $229,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $219,100

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Latitude: 57.78 N, Longitude: 135.22 W

Area code: 907

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.3%
Alaska:

8.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (40%)
  • Construction (20%)
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (15%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (29%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Other services, except public administration (18%)
  • Public administration (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)


Average climate in Tenakee Springs, Alaska

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Earthquake activity:

Tenakee Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alaska state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1958 at 06:15:53, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 61.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/30/1972 at 21:45:14, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 81.8 miles away from Tenakee Springs center
On 10/24/1927 at 15:59:44, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 48.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/1/1973 at 13:33:34, a magnitude 6.7 (6.1 MB, 6.7 MS, 6.7 UK, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/6/2000 at 10:42:25, a magnitude 6.2 (5.5 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.2 ME, 6.1 ML, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 65.5 miles away from Tenakee Springs center
On 6/24/1991 at 04:59:04, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.7 MS, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 79.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Hospitals/medical centers near Tenakee Springs:

  • BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 49 miles away; JUNEAU, AK)
  • MT EDGECUMBE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 50 miles away; SITKA, AK)
  • SITKA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 50 miles away; 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: 7,786)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 642 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 4,287)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 812 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 2,471)
  • Western Washington University (about 815 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 12,991)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 837 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 2,820)
  • Everett Community College (about 865 miles; Everett, WA; FT enrollment: 3,612)
  • Edmonds Community College (about 872 miles; Lynnwood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,635)

Public high school in Tenakee Springs:

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Library in Tenakee Springs:

  • DERMOTT O'TOOLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,816; Location: 707 WEST TENAKEE AVENUE; 6,097 books; 111 audio materials; 1,559 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 2 print 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

 

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 28.9%
(10.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 88.9% for two or more races residents)

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

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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (73%)
  • Wood (27%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Alaska:
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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 ($384.62)
  • Construction - General: $26,000 ($285.71)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $107,000 ($1175.82)
    General - Other: $34,000 ($373.63)
    Financial Administration: $33,000 ($362.64)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $22,000 ($241.76)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($142.86)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($142.86)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($76.92)
    Health Services - Other: $3,000 ($32.97)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000 ($109.89)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $28,000 ($307.69)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $28,000 ($307.69)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000 ($76.92)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($21.98)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $100,000 ($1098.90)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $129,000 ($1417.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $25,000 ($274.73)
    All Other: $16,000 ($175.82)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $5,000 ($54.95)
    NEC: $2,000 ($21.98)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $121,000 ($1329.67)

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
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 10


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Lisa Phillips, Tenakee Ave And A St (Lat: 57.781389 Lon: -135.223611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39 m, Licensee ID: L00281909
    Registrant: Acs Of The Northland License Sub, Inc., 600 Telephone Ave, Ms#60, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 297-3000, Email:
  • Wesley E Carson, Tenakee Ave And A St (Lat: 57.781389 Lon: -135.223611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39 m
    Registrant: Latham & Watkins, 555 Eleventh Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 637-2200, Email:
  • Wesley E Carson, Tenakee Ave And A St (Lat: 57.781389 Lon: -135.223611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39 m
    Registrant: Latham & Watkins, 555 Eleventh Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 637-2200, Email:
  • Tenakee Ave And A St (Lat: 57.781389 Lon: -135.223611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39 m
    Registrant: Telephone Utilities Of The Northland Inc, Vancouver, WA 98668, Phone: (360) 905-6839

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • TENAKEE SPR, Tenakee Ave & A St (Lat: 57.781306 Lon: -135.223694), 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 (Lat: 57.781306 Lon: -135.223694), 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 (Lat: 57.781306 Lon: -135.223694), Call Sign: KNKO755
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.625 MHz, 454.625 MHz, 454.150 MHz, 454.150 MHz, 454.075 MHz, 454.075 MHz, 454.025 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:

2
  • Snyder Mercantile Store (Lat: 57.778278 Lon: -135.217611), 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
  • 150 W. Tenakee Ave. (Lat: 57.798833 Lon: -135.218722), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQKJ285
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.800 MHz, 156.525 MHz, 156.050 MHz, 157.100 MHz, 156.425 MHz, 156.575 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.350 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.900 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 06/09/2009, Expiration Date: 06/09/2014, Certifier: Alan K Hunter
    Registrant: City Of Tenakee Springs, 150 W. Tenakee Ave, Tenakee Springs, AK 99841, Phone: (907) 736-2207, Fax: (907) 736-2207, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WB7TYK, 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, 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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