Chuathbaluk, Alaska

Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 100 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.0%
 
Males: 54  (54.9%)
Females: 46  (45.1%)
Median resident age:

29.0 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 99557

Estimated median household income in 2022: $24,231 (it was $34,286 in 2000)
Chuathbaluk:

$24,231
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,413 (it was $10,100 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $172,158 (it was $72,500 in 2000)
Chuathbaluk:

$172,158
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $168,199; detached houses: $168,676

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,358.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chuathbaluk: 111.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 52.2%

Compare current foreclosures near your location:

Check out more offers near your location.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
  • Races in Chuathbaluk, AK (2022)
    • 8087.9%American Indian alone
    • 22.2%Two or more races
    • 11.1%White alone



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Chuathbaluk, Alaska as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chuathbaluk is 22 to 1.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.
Chuathbaluk, AK forum
Recent posts about Chuathbaluk, Alaska on our local forum with over 2,400,000 registered users:
Some recent AK photo's  (12390 replies)
Question About Alaskan Accent?  (59 replies)
Coming in August  (68 replies)
For warptman  (42 replies)

Latest news from Chuathbaluk, AK collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: Irish (1.8%), Norwegian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Incorporated in 1975

Land area: 3.52 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

Chuathbaluk, Alaska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chuathbaluk city:

0.8% ($550)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (315.1 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2609.2 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Aniak, AK (3.2 miles ),
Upper Kalskag, AK (5.9 miles ),
Lower Kalskag, AK (6.1 miles ),
Crooked Creek, AK (6.4 miles),
Holy Cross, AK (6.8 miles ),
Red Devil, AK (8.0 miles),
Tuluksak, AK (8.1 miles ),
Sleetmute, AK (8.3 miles)

Latitude: 61.58 N, Longitude: 159.25 W

Area code: 907

Distribution of median household income in Chuathbaluk, AK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chuathbaluk, AK in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

9.8%
Alaska:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +22 (+22.7%).
Most common industries in Chuathbaluk, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (34.0%)
  • Utilities (20.8%)
  • Public administration (13.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.4%)
  • Wood products (5.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Utilities (37.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (17.2%)
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Wood products (10.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.9%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (54.2%)
  • Public administration (25.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (12.5%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Chuathbaluk, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (24.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Plant and system operators (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Financial managers (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (24.1%)
  • Plant and system operators (13.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (41.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.5%)
  • Financial managers (12.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (12.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.3%)

Average climate in Chuathbaluk, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Chuathbaluk, Alaska average temperatures Chuathbaluk, Alaska average precipitation Chuathbaluk, Alaska humidity Chuathbaluk, Alaska wind speed Chuathbaluk, Alaska snowfall Chuathbaluk, Alaska sunshine Chuathbaluk, Alaska clear and cloudy days

Earthquake activity:

Chuathbaluk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 3491% 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 387.4 miles away from Chuathbaluk center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 309.8 miles away from Chuathbaluk center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 8.5 (7.0 MB, 8.5 MS, 7.9 MW, 8.1 ME) earthquake occurred 390.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 370.7 miles away from Chuathbaluk center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 433.3 miles away from Chuathbaluk center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 2.6 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 398.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bethel Census Area (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Freeze: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chuathbaluk topographic map

Airports located in Chuathbaluk:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chuathbaluk:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 313 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 313 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 422 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1667 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1670 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1673 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1691 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Chuathbaluk:

See full list of schools located in Chuathbaluk

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear city borders

Notable location: Yukon Kuskokwim Health Marie Kameroff Health Clinic (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Mission Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bethel Census Area has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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

CHUATHBALUK WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 123, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-10-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-16-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from FEB-01-2010 to JAN-16-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from FEB-01-2010 to JAN-16-2012)
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 43 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

3.3 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

80.6%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

27.8%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Chuathbaluk:

Marital status in Chuathbaluk, AK
  • Never married: 47.6%
  • Now married: 36.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Chuathbaluk:

  • High school or higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 4.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Alaska average:

10.3

Religion statistics for Chuathbaluk, AK (based on Bethel Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,2448
Orthodox2,85217
Mainline Protestant2,21618
Evangelical Protestant50111
Other1981
None8,002-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Bethel Census Area:

12.26 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Bethel Census Area:

5.3%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Chuathbaluk:

42.1%
State:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Chuathbaluk:

39.9%
State:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Chuathbaluk:

29.5
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Chuathbaluk:

25.5%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Chuathbaluk:

10.9%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Chuathbaluk:

37.5%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

55.1%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

79.9%
State:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Chuathbaluk, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,725
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$2,280
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,783
Other and Unallocable 0$0 4$5,075
Water Supply 0$0 2$3,975
Totals for Government 0$0 10$15,838

Chuathbaluk government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $43,000 ($430.00)
    Sewerage: $38,000 ($380.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($210.00)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,000 ($10.00)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $935,000 ($9350.00)
    Liquor Stores: $85,000 ($850.00)
    Central Staff Services: $72,000 ($720.00)
    Financial Administration: $45,000 ($450.00)
    Regular Highways: $24,000 ($240.00)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($220.00)
    Water Utilities: $18,000 ($180.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($80.00)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($10.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($10.00)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $13,000 ($130.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $385,000 ($3850.00)

Chuathbaluk government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $22,000 ($220.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($150.00)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $12,000 ($120.00)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $6,000 ($60.00)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $213,000 ($2130.00)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($120.00)
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $111,000 ($1110.00)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($200.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $849,000 ($8490.00)
    General Local Government Support: $83,000 ($830.00)
    Other: $70,000 ($700.00)
    Sewerage: $67,000 ($670.00)
    Water Utilities: $67,000 ($670.00)
    Highways: $30,000 ($300.00)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $39,000 ($390.00)
    Property: $27,000 ($270.00)
    Other License: $1,000 ($10.00)

Chuathbaluk government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $711,000 ($7110.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chuathbaluk:

  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)

TV broadcast stations around Chuathbaluk:

  • K09PP (Channel 9; CHUATHBALUK, AK; Owner: CHUATHBALUK CITY COUNCIL)
  • K06LG (Channel 6; CHUATHBALUK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K11QN (Channel 11; ANIAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • Within The Village Of Chuathbaluk (Lat: 61.572333 Lon: -159.248444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: KNKR275
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 02/08/2016, Expiration Date: 10/01/2025, Certifier: Tina PidgeonRegistrant: Telecommunications Law Professionals Pllc, 1025 Connecticut Avenue, Nw Suite 1011, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 789-3120, Fax: (202) 789-3112, Email:

  • Within The Village Of Chuathbaluk (Lat: 61.572333 Lon: -159.248444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WQWV601
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 12/02/2015, Expiration Date: 02/02/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/19/2016, Certifier: Jimmy SipesRegistrant: Gic Communication Corp, 2550 Denalil Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • Chuathbaluk Central Ofc (Lat: 61.573056 Lon: -159.279444), Type: 18.2, Overall height: 18.2 m, Registrant: United Utilities Inc, Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 561-1674


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Chuathbaluk, Post Office Access Rd (Lat: 61.572333 Lon: -159.248444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQON818,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2011, Expiration Date: 12/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2018, Certifier: Jimmy Sipes, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:

  • Chuathbaluk 626, Within Village (Lat: 61.573889 Lon: -159.250389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 15.5 m, Call Sign: WHQ627,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2020, Expiration Date: 01/11/2030, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chuathbaluk, AK
  • 66.7%Wood
  • 33.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chuathbaluk, AK
  • 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Wood


Chuathbaluk compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Cost of Living Calculator