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Kenny Lake
| Current Population: |
430
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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| Location
and Climate |
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Kenny Lake lies off of the Richardson Highway, between mile 1 and 22 on the Edgerton Highway, and between mile 1 and 11 of the Old Edgerton Highway. It is along the preferred route into the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. The community
lies at approximately 61.683610° North Latitude
and -144.852340° West Longitude.
(Sec. 31, T001S, R003E, Copper River Meridian.)
Kenny Lake is located in the
Chitina Recording District.
Kenny Lake lies in the continental climate zone, with long, cold winters, and relatively warm summers. Temperature extremes range from -58 to 91. Snowfall averages 52 inches, with total precipitation of 12 inches per year. |
Topographic
map of
Kenny Lake
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The Ahtna people have occupied the region historically. The area was settled in the 1960s by a number of homesteaders due to the rich fertile soil and agricultural potential. However, a number of homesteaders cleared 20 acres of land, built a cabin and lived there for 6 months of every year for five years as required to obtain ownership, then subdivided and sold the property. There are still four original homesteaders farming their land. Until the 1970s the Old Edgerton Highway was the only road into Kenny Lake.
The population of the community consists of 13.4%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Kenny Lake is an agricultural community. The Kenny Lake Community League organizes activities, is an advocate for local concerns, and administers state grants.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 190, and vacant housing units numbered 47.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 33.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 102 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
3.77 percent,
although
67.62 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $28,750, per capita income was $13,121, and
25.88 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Most residents and businesses haul water from one of two community wells, located at Mile 5 of the Edgerton Highway, or have water delivered by truck from Glennallen. There are a few successful private wells. The schools use their own well water systems. The majority of the occupied households use individual septic tank systems and are fully plumbed. Refuse dumpsters are available from Copper Basin Sanitation, who provide disposal at the Glennallen landfill. The 1990 Census found that nearly half of all homes were used only seasonally.
Electricity is provided by Copper Valley Electric Assoc.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 123
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Copper Center Health Clinic (822-3541); Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen (822-3203).
Kenny Lake is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2E in the Copper River Region. Emergency Services have highway and helicopter access. Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone Service and volunteers
Auxiliary health care is provided by Copper River EMS Council (822-3671); Copper Center Clinic or Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Agricultural crops such as hay and vegetables are grown locally, and cattle are raised as well. A school, sawmill and lumber business, a fur farm, a feed and seed supplier, a glass company and a construction company are located in Kenny Lake. Horse backpacking trips are available for visitors.
From the Edgerton Highway, Kenny Lake has access to the entire state road system. Landing strips are available nearby for general aviation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Community Non-Profit -
Kenny Lake Community League
HC 60 Box 231, Kenny Lake
Copper Center, AK 99573
Phone 907-822-5048
E-mail cs5k@hotmail.com
Regional
Organizations
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