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Anvik
(AN-vick)
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| Current Population: |
84
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: None
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| Location
and Climate |
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Anvik is located in Interior Alaska on the Anvik River, west of the Yukon River, 34 miles north of Holy Cross. The community
lies at approximately 62.656110° North Latitude
and -160.206670° West Longitude.
(Sec. 29, T030N, R058W, Seward Meridian.)
Anvik is located in the
Kuskokwim Recording District.
The area encompasses 9.5
sq. miles of land and 2.4 sq. miles
of water.
The climate of Anvik is continental. Temperatures range from -60 to 87 °F. Total precipitation averages 21 inches per year, and snowfall averages 110 inches per year. The Yukon River is ice-free from June through October. |
Topographic
map of
Anvik
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Anvik has historically been an Ingalik Indian village. It has been known as American Station, Anvic, Anvick, Anvig, Anvig Station, and Anwig. The Russian Glazanov reported it having 100 people in 1834. Originally, it was on other side of the river to the northeast, at a place called "The Point." Residents gradually moved across the river with the establishment of an Episcopal mission and school in 1887. A post office opened in 1897. After the flu epidemic of 1918-19 and another in 1927, many orphans became wards of the mission. Some children came from as far away as Fort Yukon. Sternwheelers carried supplies to the village in the early 1920s. Some residents had contracts to cut wood for the sternwheeler's fuel, and fish and furs were sold to traders. The early 1930s brought the first arrival of a plane on skis. The city was incorporated in 1969.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Anvik Village.
The population of the community consists of 90.4%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Subsistence and home gardening are actively pursued by the local Ingalik Athabascan Indians. Many families travel to fish camps during the summer. The sale of alcohol is banned in the community.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 49, and vacant housing units numbered 10.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 29 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
27.5 percent,
although
57.97 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $21,250, per capita income was $8,081, and
44.17 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| The majority of homes have new individual water wells, piped sewage disposal, and complete plumbing. Treated well water is also available at the washeteria. Funds have been requested to complete the remaining unserved homes. 13 homes need plumbing, 16 homes need a septic tank, and 4 new water wells need to be drilled. Blackwell School connected to the city water system when its own well went dry in 1999. The school has its own drainfield.
Electricity is provided by AVEC.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 18
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Anvik Health Clinic (907-663-6334).
Anvik Health Clinic is a Primary Health facility. Anvik is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 7A in the Yukon/Kuskokwim Region. Emergency Services have river and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Anvik is characterized by a seasonal economy. Very few year-round wage-earning positions are available. Residents rely heavily on subsistence activities. Ten residents hold commercial fishing permits. The city provides services, such as fresh water, to fish processors. Subsistence foods include salmon, moose, black bear, and small game. Several residents trap or make handicrafts, and many families engage in home gardening.
The Anvik River, west of the Yukon, allows access during the summer by barge and float plane. The city would like to develop additional dock and harbor facilities. The state-owned 4,000' long by 75' wide, gravel airstrip provides year-round access. Three miles of local roads are used by 3-wheelers, snowmachines, and dog teams. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
City -
City of Anvik
P.O. Box 50
Anvik, AK 99558
Phone 907-663-6328
Fax 907-663-6321
Village Corporation -
Deloy Ges Incorporated
P.O. Box 150
Anvik, AK 99558
Phone 907-663-6396
Fax 907-663-6355
Village Council -
Anvik Village
P.O. Box 10
Anvik, AK 99558
Phone 907-663-6322
Fax 907-663-6357
E-mail anviktribal@hotmail.com
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Corporation - Doyon, Limited
1 Doyon Place, Suite 300
Fairbanks, AK 99701-2941
Phone 907-459-2000
Fax 907-459-2060
E-mail info@doyon.com
Web http://www.doyon.com
Regional Native Health Corporation - Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp.
P.O. Box 528
Bethel, AK 99559
Phone 907-543-6020
Fax 907-543-6006
E-mail gene_peltola@ykhc.org
Web http://www.ykhc.org/
Regional Native Non-Profit - Tanana Chiefs Conference
P.O. Box 129
Tok, AK 99780
Phone 907-883-5181
Fax 907-883-1114
E-mail rose.isaac@tananachiefs.org
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