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Moose Pass
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| Current Population: |
186
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: 3% (Borough),
Property: 5.9 mills (Borough), Special: None
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Kenai Peninsula Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Moose Pass is located 26 miles north of Seward on the Kenai Peninsula. It is on the southwest shore of Upper Trail Lake, off the Seward Highway, at mile 29.3 of the Alaska Railroad. The community
lies at approximately 60.487500° North Latitude
and -149.368890° West Longitude.
(Sec. 25, T005N, R001W, Seward Meridian.)
Moose Pass is located in the
Seward Recording District.
Winter temperatures range from 14 to 27; summer temperatures vary from 45 to 65. Average annual precipitation is 24 inches. |
Topographic
map of
Moose Pass
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The community was first named in 1912 as a station on the Alaska Railroad. The name is reportedly derived from a mail carrier's team of dogs that in 1903 had considerable trouble gaining the right-of-way from a moose. A post office was established in 1928.
The population of the community consists of 10.7%
Alaska Native or part Native.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 119, and vacant housing units numbered 35.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 19.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 97 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
0 percent,
although
31.21 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $87,291, per capita income was $28,147, and
0 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| The majority of homes use individual water wells and septic tank systems; over 50% of households are fully plumbed. The school operates its own water system. The remainder of residences haul or have water delivered, and use privies. Many homes in this area are used only seasonally. Borough refuse transfer containers are located at mile 29 Seward Hwy.
Electricity is provided by Chugach Electric Association.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 31
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna (262-4404); Providence Seward Medical Center (224-5205).
Moose Pass is classified as a highway village, it is found in EMS Region 2J in the Kenai Peninsula Region. Emergency Services have highway and helicopter access, and are within 30 minutes of a higher-level satellite health care facility. Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone Service and volunteers
Auxiliary health care is provided by Moose Pass Volunteer Fire/EMS (288-3666/288-8665); Seward General Hospital or Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The State Division of Forestry and local businesses provide most employment. The community is not within an easy commute of either Seward or Kenai. Two residents hold commercial fishing permits.
The Seward and Sterling Highways provide access to Anchorage. Nearby Seward offers an airport, railroad, harbor/dock facilities and State Ferry access. A seaplane base is available at Summit Lake. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Chamber of Commerce -
Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 124
Moose Pass, AK 99631
E-mail rose@ternlakeinn.com
Web http://www.moosepassalaska.com
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Kenai Peninsula Borough
144 North Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone 907-262-4441
Fax 907-714-2377
E-mail assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us
Web http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us
Regional Native Health Corporation - Southcentral Foundation
4501 Diplomacy
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone 907-729-4955
Fax 907-729-4972
E-mail katherineg@scf.cc
Web http://www.southcentralfoundation.com
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