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Chignik Lake
(CHIG-nick)
For Photos of Chignik Lake click here
For a Map of Chignik Lake click here
| Current Population: |
105
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: 2% Raw Fish Tax (Borough); 6% Bed Tax (Borough)
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Chignik Lake is located on the south side of the Alaska Peninsula next to the body of water of the same name. It lies 13 miles from Chignik, 265 miles southwest of Kodiak and 474 miles southwest of Anchorage. The community
lies at approximately 56.255370° North Latitude
and -158.761750° West Longitude.
(Sec. 25, T045S, R061W, Seward Meridian.)
Chignik Lake is located in the
Aleutian Islands Recording District.
The maritime climate of Chignik Lake is characterized by cool summers and relatively warm, rainy winters. Summer temperatures range from 39 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures range from 21 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme temperatures, ranging from a low of -12 to a high of 76 degrees Fahrenheit, have been recorded. Precipitation averages 127 inches annually, with an average annual snowfall of 58. |
Topographic
map of
Chignik Lake
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The present population traces its roots from the Alutiiq near Illnik and the old village of Kanatag near Becharof Lake. The community was the winter residence of a single family in 1903. Other families moved from surrounding communities in the early 1950s when a school was built.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Chignik Lake Village.
The population of the community consists of 87.6%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Chignik Lake is a predominantly Alutiiq fishing village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 50, and vacant housing units numbered 10.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 1.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 32 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
8.57 percent,
although
61.9 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $41,458, per capita income was $13,843, and
21.97 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Treated well water is stored in a wood stave tank and is piped to all 32 households. The school has its own well. Approximately 70% of the homes are plumbed. 15 HUD homes are connected to a central sewer system with a waste pump and lagoon; the remainder use individual septic systems. Refuse is disposed of by residents in the new landfill. Chignik Lake Electric Utility generates power only during the summer months; in winter, electricity is purchased from the School District.
Electricity is provided by Chignik Lake Electric Utility, Inc.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 25
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Chignik Lake Clinic (907-845-2236).
Chignik Lake is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have coastal and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Chignik Lake Rescue Squad (907-845-2245).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Fishing is the mainstay of Chignik Lake's economy. Some residents leave the community during summer months to commercial fish, crew or work at the fish processors at Chignik. Eight residents hold commercial fishing permits. The people depend heavily on subsistence hunting and fishing, and utilize salmon, other fish, caribou, moose and seal.
Chignik Lake is primarily accessible by air. There is a State-owned 2,800' long by 60' wide gravel airstrip; seaplanes may land at Chignik Lagoon. Regularly-scheduled and charter flights are provided. Goods are lightered to the Lake via Chignik Lagoon, weekly during the summer and monthly during winter, and transported over land. The State Ferry provides service to Chignik Lagoon four times per year. There is no harbor, dock, barge access or boat haul-outs. Skiffs and ATVs are the primary means of local transportation. There is a strong regional interest in constructing roads between Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake and the City landfill. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Electric Utility -
Chignik Lake Electric Utility
P.O. Box 33
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
Phone 907-845-2212
Fax 907-845-2217
Village Corporation -
Chignik River Limited
P.O. Box 48008
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
Phone 907-845-2212
Fax 907-845-2217
Village Council -
Chignik Lake Village
P.O. Box 33
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
Phone 907-845-2212
Fax 907-845-2217
E-mail chigniklakecouncil@yahoo.com
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Lake & Peninsula Borough
P.O. Box 495
King Salmon, AK 99613
Phone 907-246-3421
Fax 907-246-6602
E-mail kateconley@lakeandpen.com, ljcotten@gci.net
Web http://www.lakeandpen.com
Regional Native Corporation - Bristol Bay Native Corporation
111 W 16th Ave, Suite 400
Anchorage, AK 99501-6299
Phone 907-278-3602
Fax 907-276-3924
E-mail jasonmetrokin@bbnc.net
Web http://www.bbnc.net
Regional Native Non-Profit - Bristol Bay Native Association
P.O. Box 310
Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone 907-842-5257
Fax 907-842-5932
E-mail randersen@bbna.com, vbraswell@bbna.com
Web http://www.bbna.com
Native Housing Authority - Bristol Bay Housing Authority
P.O. Box 50
Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone 907-842-5956
Fax 907-842-2784
E-mail dmcclure@bbha.org
Web http://www.bbha.org
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