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Lutak
(LOO-tack)
| Current Population: |
49
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Haines Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: 5.5% (Borough),
Property: 11.26 mills (Borough), Special: 4% Bed Tax (Borough)
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Northern Southeast |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Lutak lies just north of Haines, near Lutak Inlet and Chilkoot Lake, in the Haines Borough. The community
lies at approximately 59.382690° North Latitude
and -135.642910° West Longitude.
(Sec. 8, T030S, R059E, Copper River Meridian.)
Lutak is located in the
Haines Recording District.
The area has a maritime climate characterized by cool summers and mild winters. Average summer temperatures range from 46 to 76; winter temperatures range from 13 to 36. |
Topographic
map of
Lutak
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The Tlingit Indian name Lutak was first published in 1923. Historically Chilkat Indian territory, Haines is now predominantly a non-Native community. There are two Chilkat Indian Villages in the area, the Chilkoot, in Haines, and the Chilkat, in Klukwan. Haines is home to the world's largest congregation of bald eagles, who feed from the hot spring-fed rivers. The Chilkat Bald Eagle Reserve, located 18 miles from Haines, is a major attraction in Southeast Alaska.
The population of the community consists of 10.3%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Lutak is best described as a development in the greater Haines area, rather than a clearly defined community.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 39, and vacant housing units numbered 20.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 15.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 12 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
14.29 percent,
although
52 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $61,250, per capita income was $20,928, and
0 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Most homes in Lutak use individual wells and septic systems. 93% of homes are fully plumbed. There is no central electric system. Residents use the Haines Borough landfill.
Electricity is provided by Individual Generators.
There are no state operated schools located in the community.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Haines Medical Clinic (907-766-2521) in Haines.
Lutak is classified as a highway village, it is found in EMS Region 3A in the Southeast Region
Auxiliary health care is provided by Haines Medical Clinic.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Lutak residents are employed in Haines in a variety of businesses and government services.
The transportation facilities of Haines are nearby, including a deep water port and dock, airport, State Ferry and road connection. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Haines Borough
P.O. Box 1209
Haines, AK 99827
Phone 907-766-2231
Fax 907-766-2716
E-mail jcozzi@haines.ak.us
Web http://www.hainesborough.us/
School District - Haines Borough School District
P.O. Box 1289
Haines, AK 99827-1289
Phone 907-766-6725
Fax 907-766-6794
E-mail mbyer@hbsd.net
Web http://www.hbsd.net
Regional Development - Southeast Conference
P.O. Box 21989
Juneau, AK 99802
Phone 907-523-2327
Fax 907-463-5670
E-mail shellyw@seconference.org
Web http://www.seconference.org
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