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Mountain Village
a.k.a. Asa'carsarmiut
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| Current Population: |
765
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: None
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| Coastal Management District: |
Ceñaliulriit CRSA |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Mountain Village is on the north bank of the Yukon River, approximately 20 miles west of St. Mary's and 470 miles northwest of Anchorage. It is at the foot of the 500' Azachorok Mountain, the first mountain encountered by those traveling up the Yukon. The community
lies at approximately 62.085560° North Latitude
and -163.729440° West Longitude.
(Sec. 14, T023N, R079W, Seward Meridian.)
Mountain Village is located in the
Bethel Recording District.
The area encompasses 4.3
sq. miles of land and 0.0 sq. miles
of water.
The climate is continental with maritime influences. Temperatures range from -44 to 80 °F. Precipitation averages 16 inches, with snowfall of 44 inches per year. High winds and low visibility are common during winter. The Lower Yukon is ice-free from mid-June to October. |
Topographic
map of
Mountain Village
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Mountain Village was a summer fish camp until the opening of a general store in 1908. This prompted residents of Liberty Landing and Johnny's Place to immigrate. A Covenant Church missionary school was also built in that same year. A post office was established in 1923, followed by a salmon saltery in 1956 and a cannery in 1964. All three have since ceased operating. The city government was incorporated in 1967. Mountain Village became a regional education center in 1976 when it was selected as headquarters for the Lower Yukon School District.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Asa'carsarmiut Tribal Council.
The population of the community consists of 93.5%
Alaska Native or part Native.
It is a Yup'ik Eskimo community with traditional subsistence practices. Commercial fishing and fish processing provide income. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 211, and vacant housing units numbered 28.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 3.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 180 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
30.77 percent,
although
57.65 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $31,250, per capita income was $9,653, and
22.19 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is derived from a well and is treated. Mountain Village operates a piped water and sewer system that serves 200 households and facilities. A landfill is now available.
Electricity is provided by AVEC.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 257
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Mountain Village Health Clinic (907-591-2255); John Afcan Memorial Sub-Regional Clinic (907-438-3500) in St. Mary's.
Mountain Village is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 7A in the Yukon/Kuskokwim Region. Emergency Services have limited highway, river and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Mountain Village has a seasonal economy based on fishing and subsistence. 83 residents hold commercial fishing permits. There are a few full-time positions with the city, school district, federal government, and native corporation. Subsistence foods are relied upon, including salmon, moose, and waterfowl. Some residents trap for additional income.
A summer road links Mountain Village to Pitka's Point, Andreafsky, and St. Mary's. The community is accessible by riverboat or barge. A state-owned 2,520' long by 60' wide gravel airstrip is available, and floatplanes land on the Yukon River. In the winter, passengers, cargo, and mail are flown in by plane. Snowmachines and skiffs are used for local transportation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
City -
City of Mountain Village
P.O. Box 32085
Mountain Village, AK 99632-0085
Phone 907-591-2929
Fax 907-591-2920
E-mail cityofmou@yahoo.com
Regional Native Non-Profit -
Kuigpagmiut, Inc.
Mountain Village, AK
School District -
Lower Yukon School District
P.O. Box 32089
Mountain Village, AK 99632-0089
Phone 907-591-2411
Fax 907-591-2449
E-mail jlamont@loweryukon.org
Web http://www.loweryukon.org
Village Corporation -
Azachorok Incorporated
P.O. Box 32213
Mountain Village, AK 99632
Phone 907-591-2527
Fax 907-591-2127
Village Council -
Asa'Carsarmiut Tribe
P.O. Box 32249
Mountain Village, AK 99632
Phone 907-591-2814
Fax 907-591-2811
E-mail atcadmin@gci.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/
CDQ Group - Yukon Delta Fisheries Dev. Assoc.
1016 West Sixth Avenue, Suite 301
Anchorage, AK 99501-1963
Phone 907-644-0326
Fax 907-644-0327
E-mail ragnaraydf@aol.com
Web http://www.ydfda.org
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