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Valdez-Cordova Census Area

Population in July 2008: 3,787. Population change since 2000: -6.2%
 

Males: 1,965  (51.9%)
Females: 1,822  (48.1%)

Median resident age:  35.4 years
Alaska median age:  32.4 years

Zip codes: 99686.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $88,907 (it was $66,532 in 2000)
Valdez:  $88,907
Alaska:  $68,460

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $36,555

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $223,219 (it was $129,100 in 2000)
Valdez:  $223,219
Alaska:  $237,800

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $203,215; Detached houses: $277,286; Townhouses or other attached units: $236,430; In 2-unit structures: $295,227; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $289,909; Mobile homes: $46,684; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $49,423

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Races in Valdez:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.8%)
  • American Indian (10.2%)
  • Two or more races (4.7%)
  • Hispanic (4.0%)
  • Other race (1.4%)
  • Filipino (0.9%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Valdez: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (17.2%), Irish (12.7%), English (11.5%), United States (8.3%), Norwegian (5.4%), Scottish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 222.0 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Valdez

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Valdez city

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

158 residents are foreign born (1.6% Asia, 1.2% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

This city:  3.9%
Alaska:  5.9%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Valdez, Alaska in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Valdez to the number of sex offenders is 1262 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

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

Valdez:  2.0% ($2,602)
Alaska:  1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (115.4 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2242.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Tatitlek, AK (4.7 miles) , Cordova, AK (6.7 miles ), Tonsina, AK (7.3 miles) , Willow Creek, AK (7.7 miles ), Nelchina, AK (7.8 miles) , Kenny Lake, AK (7.8 miles ), Mendeltna, AK (8.1 miles) , Copper Center, AK (8.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 19 buildings, average cost: $148,600
  • 1997: 32 buildings, average cost: $176,300
  • 1998: 17 buildings, average cost: $171,400
  • 1999: 21 buildings, average cost: $119,500
  • 2000: 32 buildings, average cost: $134,500
  • 2001: 29 buildings, average cost: $151,000
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $142,400
  • 2003: 19 buildings, average cost: $193,800
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,900
  • 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $198,100
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $177,300
  • 2007: 21 buildings, average cost: $128,700
  • 2008: 18 buildings, average cost: $118,900

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 61.12 N, Longitude: 146.31 W

Area code: 907

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Crime in Valdez (2001):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 3 assaults (73.4 per 100,000)
  • 3 burglaries (73.4 per 100,000)
  • 95 thefts (2324.4 per 100,000)
  • 5 auto thefts (122.3 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 122.6 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.8)

Crime in Valdez (2002):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 2 assaults (48.3 per 100,000)
  • 1 burglary (24.1 per 100,000)
  • 18 thefts (434.4 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 28.7 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 20 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.64
US city average:  3.00


Population change in the 1990s: -75 (-1.8%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (21%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (9%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Child care workers (4%)



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Valdez-area historical earthquake activity is above Alaska state average. It is 1216% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 44.8 miles away from Valdez center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 7/12/1983 at 15:10:03, a magnitude 6.4 (6.1 MB, 6.4 MS, 6.3 MS, 6.4 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 38.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1983 at 19:22:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.2 MB, 6.2 MS, 6.2 MS) earthquake occurred 43.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/6/1973 at 10:59:36, a magnitude 5.5 (5.5 MB, 5.3 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 21.8 miles away from Valdez center
On 6/6/1995 at 04:04:58, a magnitude 5.6 (5.3 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.6 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi) earthquake occurred 59.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/1/2000 at 23:05:14, a magnitude 5.5 (5.5 MB, 5.0 MS, 5.5 MW, 5.3 ML, Depth: 12.4 mi) earthquake occurred 58.2 miles away from Valdez center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Birthplace of: William A. Egan - (Dem.) 1970-1974.


Hospital/medical center in Valdez:
  • VALDEZ COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (P O BOX 550, 911 MEALS AVENUE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Valdez:
  • CORDOVA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (about 55 miles; CORDOVA, AK)
  • VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 97 miles; PALMER, AK)
  • PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER (about 105 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK)

Political contributions by individuals in Valdez, AK

Airports, Heliports and Other landing facilities located in Valdez: See detailed data for Airports, Heliports and Other landing facilities located in Valdez, AK

Local government website: www.ci.valdez.ak.us

College/University in Valdez:
  • PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 337; Location: 303 LOWE ST; Public)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Valdez:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 118 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 263 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; FT enrollment: 5,034)
  • WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1262 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 1264 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 1273 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 1313 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)
Public high schools in Valdez:
Public elementary/middle schools in Valdez:
See full list of schools located in Valdez, School District: CHUGACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Valdez:
  • VALDEZ CONSORTIUM LIBRARY (Operating income: $346,824; Location: 212 FAIRBANKS STREET; 45,633 books; 2,476 audio materials; 852 video materials; 134 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Valdez: Middle Rock Light (A), Station Number One (B), Johnson Mill (C), Valdez Marine Terminal (D), Old Valdez (E), Comfort (F), Smith Mill (G), Fort Liscum (H), Camp Bowie (I), McIntosh (J), Dayville (K), Cliff Mine (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Crater Lake (A), Solomon Lake (B), Deep Lake (C), Robe Lake (D), Solomon Lake (E), Solomon Gulch Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Corbin Creek (A), Dayville Creek (B), Lowe River (C), McAllister Creek (D), Mineral Creek (E), Palmer Creek (F), Robe River (G), Salmon Creek (H), Horsetail Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Valdez Museum & Historical Archives (217 Egan) (1), Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum (300 Airport Road) (2), Thompson Pass Mount Chalet LLC (Ski & Helicopter Tours; Rich Highway) (3), Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau (200 Chenega) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn (100 Harbor Drive) (1), Aspen Hotel (201 Meals) (2), Glen Mills Construction (113 Galena Drive) (3), Rugged River Guide CO (1465 Richardson Highway) (4), Totem Inn (144 East Egan Drive) (5), Glacier Sound Inn (210 Egan) (6), Valdez Airport Mancamp (324 Airport Road) (7), Sugarloaf Restaurant & Saloon (201 Meals) (8), Bear Creek (3181 Mi 2 Richardson Highway) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 

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

VALDEZ WATER SYSTEM - MAIN (Address: 800 S SAWMILL ROAD, Population served: 4500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-06-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-06-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and OCT-26-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-26-1999)
VALDEZ SOUTHCENTRAL (Address: 800 S SAWMILL ROAD, Population served: 700, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-06-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-06-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and OCT-26-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-26-1999)
  • 21 regular monitoring violations
VALDEZ ROBE RIVER S/D (Address: 800 S SAWMILL ROAD, Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-06-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-06-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and OCT-26-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-26-1999)
VALDEZ SOFTBALL FIELDS (Address: 800 S SAWMILL ROAD, Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
VALDEZ GLACIER C/G (Address: 241 N HARBOR DRIVE, Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
ALEUTIAN VILLAGE TC (Population served: 175, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between JUL-01-2004 and JAN-21-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-21-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and JAN-21-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUN-29-2004 to JAN-21-2005)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-2001 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-14-2002)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-2000 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and OCT-02-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-02-2002)
  • 19 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 32 regular monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
EAGLE CREST CONDOS (Population served: 72, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-01-2000 and NOV-06-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-06-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and JUN-14-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-30-2000), Fed Compliance achieved (JUN-14-2000)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-1997 and JAN-1999, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-1999)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-1996 and JAN-1999, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-1999)
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
TIEKEL RIVER LODGE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 18 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Valdez that have no violations reported:
  • GILPATRICK HOTEL CHITNA INC (Population served: 66, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.8%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.2%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  6.2%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  2.6%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Valdez, AK


People in group quarters in Valdez
  • 35 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 11 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 5 people in crews of maritime vessels
  • 3 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 2 people in other noninstitutional group quarters


Valdez compared to Alaska state average:

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Valdez (2009 data):
  • First National Bank Alaska: The Valdez Branch at 101 Egan, branch established on 1969-12-31. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,437.5 mil, Deposits: $1,461.2 mil, headquarters in Anchorage, AK, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Valdez Branch at 337 Egan Drive, branch established on 1974-03-04. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Valdez, Alaska
  • Keystone Hotel, 401 Egan Dr, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (907) 835-3851, Fax: (907) 835-5322
  • Valdez Airport Mancamp, 324 Valdez Airport Rd PO 2148, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (907) 835-5990, Fax: (907) 835-3781
  • Valdez Village Inn, PO Box 365, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (907) 835-4445, Fax: (907) 835-2437
  • Alaska Flower Forget-me-not, 606 S Waterfall, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (907) 835-2717
  • Aspen Hotel, Valdez, 100 Meals Ave, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (800) 478-4445, Fax: (907) 835-2437
  • Glacier Sound Inn, 210 Egan Dr, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (907) 835-4485, Fax: (907) 835-4744
  • B/W Valdez Harbor Inn, 100 Fidalgo Dr, Valdez, AK 99686, Phone: (907) 835-3434, Fax: (907) 835-2308
All 7 fire-safe hotels and motels in Valdez, Alaska


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (82%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Electricity (2%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)

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 9$57,387$76,5160$0
Other Government Administration 2$10,789$64,7341$186
Police Protection - Officers 12$69,619$69,6190$0
Police - Other 6$22,105$44,2100$0
Firefighters 9$54,132$72,1767$332
Correction 9$36,772$49,0290$0
Streets and Highways 16$78,081$58,5610$0
Water Transport and Terminals 7$26,307$45,0980$0
Welfare 0$0 1$1,355
Health 1$4,158$49,8963$2,194
Hospitals 2$8,936$53,6161$525
Sewerage 6$29,172$58,3442$3,465
Parks and Recreation 9$34,483$45,97726$7,313
Housing and Community Development(Local) 4$19,490$58,4701$788
Water Supply 2$7,355$44,1301$1,366
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 118$428,630$43,5890$0
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 30$105,879$42,3522$2,561
Local Libraries 2$8,920$53,5204$5,535
Other and Unallocable 5$27,930$67,0322$2,037
Totals for Government 249$1,030,145$49,64651$27,657


Valdez government finances in 2006:
  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,215,000
  • Charges - Hospital Public: $5,312,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $1,137,000
    All Other: $463,000
    Sewerage: $303,000
    Air Transportation: $207,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $153,000
    Parks and Recreation: $55,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $2,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $4,587,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $91,000
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $11,308,000
    Hospitals: $5,312,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,713,000
    General - Other: $1,491,000
    Parks and Recreation: $1,423,000
    Regular Highways: $1,293,000
    Police Protection: $1,196,000
    Local Fire Protection: $1,071,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $1,035,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,001,000
    Solid Waste Management: $665,000
    General Public Buildings: $643,000
    Financial Administration: $413,000
    Sewerage: $363,000
    Housing and Community Development: $355,000
    Correctional Institutions: $351,000
    Libraries: $289,000
    Water Utilities: $285,000
    Air Transportation: $236,000
    Health - Other: $202,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $52,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,046,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - Other Higher Education: $0
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $179,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $847,000
    Sale of Property: $302,000
    Donations From Private Sources: $123,000
    Rents: $103,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $37,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $9,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,924,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,745,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $2,084,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $250,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $21,000
    Local Fire Protection: $16,000
    Central Staff Services: $15,000
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000
    General Public Building: $11,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Housing and Community Development: $4,000
    Police Protection: $3,000
    Libraries: $3,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
    Correctional Institutions: $3,000
    Health - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,451,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $257,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $19,530,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $4,892,000
    All Other: $3,147,000
  • Tax - Property: $29,070,000
    Other Selective Sales: $324,000
    Other License: $41,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,629,000

9.68% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,139 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.68%
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  1.62% ($46,417 average AGI)
from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  0.75% ($51,571)
from Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK  0.46% ($52,647)


11.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,243 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.33%
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  2.51% ($38,811 average AGI)
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  0.90% ($44,471)
to Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK  0.77% ($43,379)


Strongest AM radio stations in Valdez:
  • KCHU (770 AM; 10 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KVAK (1230 AM; 1 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: NORTH WAVE 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)
  • KCAM (790 AM; 5 kW; GLENNALLEN, AK; Owner: NORTHERN LIGHT NETWORK)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • 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)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Valdez:
  • K220AD (91.9 FM; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: ALASKA VILLAGE MISSIONS, INC.)
  • KVAK-FM (93.3 FM; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: NORTH WAVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Valdez:
  • K09OT (Channel 9; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K15AI (Channel 15; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Valdez, Alaska:
  • Fatal accident count: 14
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 20
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 6
  • Fatalities: 18
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 37
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Alaska average:
  • Fatal accident count: 130
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 191
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 60
  • Fatalities: 142
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 349
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 13
See more detailed statistics of Valdez fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 120 meters (394ft)
Total costs: $670,000
Total average daily traffic: 16,173
Total average daily truck traffic: 877
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 25,026

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 2
  • 1980-1989: 4
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2009: 6
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Valdez, AK

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Valdez)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Valdez, AK)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 48 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Valdez)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 48 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Valdez)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 24
  • Hazardous Condition: 22
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Valdez


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Valdez, AK

Valdez on our top lists:
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the physically handicapped"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Sales and related occupations:"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Water transportation"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average yearly precipitation"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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