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Atmautluak
(aht-MOUTH-luck)
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| Current Population: |
306
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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| Coastal Management District: |
Ceñaliulriit CRSA |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Atmautluak lies on the west bank of the Pitmiktakik River in the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta, 20 miles northwest of Bethel. The community
lies at approximately 60.866940° North Latitude
and -162.273060° West Longitude.
(Sec. 19, T009N, R074W, Seward Meridian.)
Atmautluak is located in the
Bethel Recording District.
The area averages 16 inches of precipitation, with snowfall of 50 inches. Summer temperatures range from 62 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures range from 19 to -2 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Topographic
map of
Atmautluak
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Yup'ik Eskimos have inhabited this region for thousands of years due to the area's rich resources, however Atmautluak itself was not settled until the 1960s. People moved to this site on higher ground to avoid flooding and for the rich resources of the area. A City was incorporated in 1976, but it was dissolved on Feb. 7, 1996 in favor of the traditional village council government.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Village of Atmautluak.
The population of the community consists of 95.9%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Atmautluak is a traditional Yup'ik Eskimo village with a subsistence and fishing lifestyle. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 64, and vacant housing units numbered 4.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 107 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
10.83 percent,
although
52.02 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $37,917, per capita income was $8,501, and
30.28 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Treated well water is hauled by residents, and the Pitmiktakik River is also used. Honeybuckets are hauled by residents to sewage bunkers. None of the homes have plumbing. A new washeteria was recently completed. The school is connected to the City water plant, and was recently connected to the washeteria's septic system with two lift stations.
Electricity is provided by Atmautluak Joint Utilities.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 92
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Atmautluak Health Clinic (907-553-5114).
Atmautluak 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 |
The school, retail businesses and the village government provide cash income to supplement the subsistence lifestyle. Thirty-one residents hold commercial fishing permits. Poor fish returns since 1997 have significantly affected the community.
A State-owned 2,000' long by 25' wide gravel airstrip is available for chartered or private planes year-round. Major improvements to the runway, taxiway and apron are currently underway. Locals use skiffs in the summer to travel to Bethel and other area villages, and snowmachines, ATVs and dog sleds are used in the winter. A winter trail exists to Nunapitchuk (7.0 mi.) |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Electric Utility -
Atmautluak Tribal Utilities
P.O. Box 6564
Atmautluak, AK 99559-6564
Phone 907-553-5429
Fax 907-553-5429
Village Corporation -
Atmautluak Limited
P.O. Box 6548
Atmautluak, AK 99559
Phone 907-553-5428
Fax 907-553-5420
Village Council -
Village of Atmautluak
P.O. Box 6568
Atmautluak, AK 99559
Phone 907-553-5610
Fax 907-553-5212
E-mail atmautluaktc@hughes.net
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Corporation - Calista Corporation
301 Calista Court, Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99518-3028
Phone 907-279-5516
Fax 907-272-5060
E-mail calista@calistacorp.com
Web http://www.calistacorp.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/
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