Cordova, Alaska

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Population in 2022: 2,512 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.4%
 
Males: 1,331  (53.0%)
Females: 1,181  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

37.5 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99574.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,138 (it was $50,114 in 2000)
Cordova:

$81,138
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,173 (it was $25,256 in 2000)

Cordova city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $361,373 (it was $142,700 in 2000)
Cordova:

$361,373
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $408,098; detached houses: $405,910; townhouses or other attached units: $456,522; in 2-unit structures: $473,729; mobile homes: $62,844

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,358.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cordova: 108.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.5%
(2.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Cordova, AK (2022)
    • 1,60664.2%White alone
    • 35514.2%Asian alone
    • 28011.2%Two or more races
    • 1295.2%Hispanic
    • 1004.0%American Indian alone
    • 180.7%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 130.5%Other race alone
    • 70.3%Black alone



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Cordova, Alaska as of May 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cordova is 1,534 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Cordova by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(43.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(92.5)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(43.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
19
(856.2)
5
(223.3)
11
(482.9)
4
(174.1)
9
(396.0)
6
(261.7)
6
(270.3)
5
(228.7)
0
(0.0)
6
(275.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(231.3)
4
(185.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(45.1)
0
(0.0)
5
(219.5)
4
(174.1)
0
(0.0)
4
(174.4)
3
(135.1)
3
(137.2)
3
(136.4)
3
(137.7)
1
(46.5)
3
(138.8)
2
(92.5)
2
(92.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
11
(495.7)
5
(223.3)
27
(1,185)
36
(1,567)
33
(1,452)
25
(1,090)
13
(585.6)
21
(960.7)
24
(1,091)
9
(413.0)
6
(279.1)
3
(138.8)
4
(185.0)
3
(138.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(270.4)
1
(44.7)
5
(219.5)
5
(217.7)
2
(88.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(91.5)
2
(91.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.3)
1
(46.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index215.957.2176.9127.1144.3156.186.9101.160.581.214.415.3137.852.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Cordova, AK

Crime rate in Cordova detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 8 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Alaska average:

1.77
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Ancestries: German (11.5%), Irish (6.5%), Czech (4.8%), Norwegian (4.0%), English (3.7%), European (3.3%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 61.4 square miles.

Population density: 41 people per square mile   (very low).

Cordova, Alaska map

371 residents are foreign born (12.9% Asia).

This city:

14.8%
Alaska:

7.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,514 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,093 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (143.9 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2199.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Tatitlek, AK (6.3 miles),
Valdez, AK (6.7 miles ),
Tonsina, AK (8.9 miles),
Chitina, AK (9.0 miles),
Kenny Lake, AK (9.2 miles ),
Chenega, AK (9.3 miles),
Willow Creek, AK (9.4 miles ),
Copper Center, AK (10.0 miles )

Latitude: 60.54 N, Longitude: 145.70 W

Cordova nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): Clam Town, Razor Clam Capital

Area code: 907

Distribution of median household income in Cordova, AK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cordova, AK in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $260,000
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $282,500
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $245,600
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $198,400
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $110,600
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $146,800
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $139,400
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $167,600
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $141,400
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $92,600
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $79,600
  • 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $153,500
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $174,300
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $163,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $169,200
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $177,000
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $131,500
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Cordova, AK residents
Average permit cost in Cordova, AK
Most common industries in Cordova, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.1%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Food (8.2%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Utilities (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.9%)
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Food (10.0%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Utilities (8.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Cordova, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (16.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4.5%)
  • Plant and system operators (4.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)

Average climate in Cordova, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Cordova-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 5951% 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 72.9 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
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 217.7 miles away from Cordova center
On 11/30/1987 at 19:23:19, a magnitude 7.9 (6.7 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.9 MW, 7.1 ML, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 160.3 miles away from Cordova center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 293.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 2.6 mi) earthquake occurred 213.4 miles away from Cordova center
On 2/28/1979 at 21:27:06, a magnitude 7.4 (6.4 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.4 UK, 6.9 ML) earthquake occurred 137.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Valdez-Cordova Census Area (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers in Cordova:

  • CORDOVA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (Government - Local, provides emergency services, PO BOX 160 - 602 CHASE AVENUE)
  • CORDOVA COMMUNITY MED LTC (P.O. BOX 160)

Airports located in Cordova:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cordova:

  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 146 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 12,483)
  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 147 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 307 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1222 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1226 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1234 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1247 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high schools in Cordova:

  • CORDOVA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 205, Location: 100 FISHERMAN AVE., Grades: 7-12)
  • CORDOVA SCHOOL DISTRICT INNOVATIVE LEARNING (Location: 100 FISHERMAN AVE., Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Cordova:

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Library in Cordova:

  • CORDOVA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $357,648; Location: 622 FIRST STREET; 21,927 books; 619 audio materials; 1,405 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 50 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cordova: Evak (A), Cordova Volunteer Fire Department (B), Cordova Public Health Center (C), Cordova Emergency Medical Services (D), Native Village of Eyak / Chugachmiut Tribal Organization - Ilanka Community Health Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Scout Lake (A), Sellen Lake (B), Odiak Lagoon (C), Cabin Lake (D), Corser Lake (E), Crater Lake (F), Eyak Lake (G), Island Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Currin Slough (A), Eccles Creek (B), Hartney Creek (C), Heney Creek (D), Nicolet Creek (E), Power Creek (F), Humpback Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Ilanka Cultural Center (Museums; Po Box 1388) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Club Speed Wash (Po Box 908) (1), Prince William Motel (Po Box 908) (2), Salvation Army (PO Box 2401) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Alaska State - Court System- District Magistrate (Po Box 898) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Cody McKenzie - Martial artist, John Hoover (artist) - Sculptor.

Valdez-Cordova 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 Cordova that have no violations reported:

  • CORDOVA CITY WATER (Population served: 2,700, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.4%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.7%
Whole state:

8.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Cordova in 2010:

  • 9 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 5 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 2 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary)
  • 2 people in maritime/merchant vessels

People in group quarters in Cordova in 2000:

  • 52 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 14 people in military ships
  • 10 people in nursing homes

Banks with branches in Cordova (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Cordova Branch at 515 Main Street, branch established on 1909/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • First National Bank Alaska: Cordova Branch at 528 First Street, branch established on 1974/11/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,870.3 mil, Deposits: $1,931.3 mil, headquarters in Anchorage, AK, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Cordova:

Marital status in Cordova, AK
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Cordova:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Alaska average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Cordova

Religion statistics for Cordova, AK (based on Valdez-Cordova Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,56321
Other4725
Catholic4373
Mainline Protestant3455
Orthodox3284
Black Protestant1841
None6,307-
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: 8
This county:

8.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

7.38 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

12.65 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

6.3%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.8%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.3%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Cordova:

48.7%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Cordova:

28.4
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.1%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.7%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Cordova:

6.8
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Cordova:

34.1%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
Cordova:

57.6%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.3%
State:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cordova, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Hospitals 53$429,895$97,3354$15,885
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 42$229,334$65,52421$8,467
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 14$53,646$45,98215$5,323
Police - Other 6$28,316$56,6320$0
Streets and Highways 5$32,364$77,6740$0
Water Transport and Terminals 5$25,329$60,7900$0
Water Supply 5$25,097$60,2330$0
Other Government Administration 5$35,236$84,5660$0
Parks and Recreation 5$26,753$64,2077$1,657
Financial Administration 4$17,812$53,4360$0
Other and Unallocable 4$23,890$71,6707$3,791
Solid Waste Management 4$20,985$62,9551$1,092
Police Protection - Officers 4$26,162$78,4860$0
Firefighters 2$10,976$65,8560$0
Local Libraries 2$7,743$46,4584$8,501
Totals for Government 160$993,538$74,51559$44,715

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

  • Construction - Hospitals: $893,000 ($355.49)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $317,000 ($126.19)
    General - Other: $181,000 ($72.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $111,000 ($44.19)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $19,000 ($7.56)
  • Current Operations - Hospitals: $12,872,000 ($5124.20)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $7,063,000 ($2811.70)
    Health - Other: $2,975,000 ($1184.32)
    Regular Highways: $1,393,000 ($554.54)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $1,195,000 ($475.72)
    General - Other: $916,000 ($364.65)
    Police Protection: $914,000 ($363.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $879,000 ($349.92)
    Libraries: $809,000 ($322.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $746,000 ($296.97)
    Central Staff Services: $740,000 ($294.59)
    Sewerage: $641,000 ($255.18)
    Water Utilities: $630,000 ($250.80)
    General Public Buildings: $549,000 ($218.55)
    Financial Administration: $510,000 ($203.03)
    Local Fire Protection: $375,000 ($149.28)
    Correctional Institutions: $225,000 ($89.57)
    Public Welfare - Other: $20,000 ($7.96)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($1.19)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $681,000 ($271.10)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Hospitals: $627,000 ($249.60)
    Water Utilities: $59,000 ($23.49)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $32,000 ($12.74)
    Sewerage: $24,000 ($9.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($7.17)
    Local Fire Protection: $16,000 ($6.37)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($5.18)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($3.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($3.58)
    General Public Building: $5,000 ($1.99)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $4,000 ($1.59)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $2,000 ($0.80)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,455,000 ($1375.40)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($11.94)

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

  • Charges - Hospital Public: $5,691,000 ($2265.53)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $1,585,000 ($630.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,057,000 ($420.78)
    Sewerage: $812,000 ($323.25)
    Other: $291,000 ($115.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $50,000 ($19.90)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($0.80)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $1,000 ($0.40)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $1,000 ($0.40)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $251,000 ($99.92)
    Health and Hospitals: $147,000 ($58.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $921,000 ($366.64)
    Rents: $302,000 ($120.22)
    Sale of Property: $147,000 ($58.52)
    Donations From Private Sources: $68,000 ($27.07)
    Interest Earnings: $11,000 ($4.38)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $745,000 ($296.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $6,418,000 ($2554.94)
    Health and Hospitals: $6,369,000 ($2535.43)
    Public Welfare: $4,115,000 ($1638.14)
    General Local Government Support: $2,153,000 ($857.09)
    Other: $1,067,000 ($424.76)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($12.34)
    Water Utilities: $31,000 ($12.34)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,160,000 ($1257.96)
    Property: $2,630,000 ($1046.97)
    Other Selective Sales: $175,000 ($69.67)
    Motor Vehicle License: $53,000 ($21.10)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $18,000 ($7.17)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.40)

Cordova government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,899,000 ($6727.31)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,657,000 ($6232.88)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,284,000 ($511.15)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $42,000 ($16.72)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $17,474,000 ($6956.21)

Businesses in Cordova, AK

  • Nike: 1
  • RadioShack: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Cordova:

  • KLAM (1450 AM; 0 kW; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: BAYVIEW COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCHU (770 AM; 10 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KCAM (790 AM; 5 kW; GLENNALLEN, AK; Owner: NORTHERN LIGHT NETWORK)
  • 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.)
  • KVAK (1230 AM; 1 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: NORTH WAVE COMMUNICATIONS, 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cordova:

  • K201BI (88.1 FM; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KCDV (100.9 FM; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: BAYVIEW COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cordova:

  • K15AK (Channel 15; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K09OR (Channel 9; CORDOVA, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
Cordova fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Cordova fatal accident list:

Aug 9, 2016 11:25 PM, Sr-10 First St, Lat: 60.551025, Lon: -145.758319, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 7, 2007 07:26 PM, Sr-10 Copper River H, Lat: 60.470356, Lon: -145.368992, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 25, 1996 11:20 PM, Lake Ave, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 15, 1988 03:57 AM, Orca Inlet, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 896ft / 273mTotal length
  • $16,000,000Total costs
  • 4,928Total average daily traffic
  • 542Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,387Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Cordova, AK - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 91970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Cordova, AK
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Cordova)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Cordova, AK)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 48 (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 Cordova)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 68 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Cordova)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fire incidents - 24 took place in 2005, and the least - 2 in 2013. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Cordova, AK When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (68.0%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (20.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Cordova, AK
    • 11568.0%Structure Fires
    • 3420.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 169.5%Outside Fires
    • 42.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cordova, AK
Most common first names in Cordova, AK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1573.3 years
Robert1464.3 years
George977.2 years
James973.9 years
William976.1 years
Joseph559.0 years
Charles484.5 years
Alice467.8 years
Arthur481.2 years
Ann475.8 years
Most common last names in Cordova, AK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson671.3 years
Anderson675.7 years
Kompkoff566.6 years
Graham466.0 years
Morris483.5 years
Obrien479.8 years
Olsen466.5 years
Collins379.7 years
Brown383.7 years
Gilmore374.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cordova, AK
  • 80.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.8%Wood
  • 6.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cordova, AK
  • 79.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.9%Electricity
  • 2.4%Utility gas


Cordova compared to Alaska state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Cordova on our top lists:

  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military ships (population 1,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other workers' dormitories (population 1,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Philippines (population 500+)"
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