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Naknek
(NACK-neck)
For a Map of Naknek click here
| Current Population: |
552
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Bristol Bay Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: 13.0 mills (Borough), Special: 3% Raw Fish Tax (Borough); 8% Bed Tax (Borough)
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| Coastal Management District: |
Bristol Bay Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Naknek is located on the north bank of the Naknek River, at the northeastern end of Bristol Bay. It is 297 miles southwest of Anchorage. The community
lies at approximately 58.728330° North Latitude
and -157.013890° West Longitude.
(Sec. 03, T017S, R047W, Seward Meridian.)
Naknek is located in the
Kvichak Recording District.
The climate is mainly maritime, characterized by cool, humid, and windy weather. Average summer temperatures range from 42 to 63; average winter temperatures range from 29 to 44. Extremes from -46 to 88 have been recorded. Total precipitation is 20 inches annually, including 45 inches of snowfall. Fog is common during summer months. |
Topographic
map of
Naknek
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| This region was first settled over 6,000 years ago by Yup'ik Eskimos and Athabascan Indians. In 1821, the original Eskimo village of "Naugeik" was noted by Capt. Lt. Vasiliev. By 1880, the village was called Kinuyak. It was later spelled Naknek by the Russian Navy. The Russians built a fort near the village and fur trappers inhabited the area for some time prior to the U.S. purchase of Alaska. The first salmon cannery opened on the Naknek River in 1890. By 1900, there were approximately 12 canneries in Bristol Bay. The Homestead Act enabled canneries to acquire land for their plants, and also made land available to other institutions and individuals. The parcel owned by the Russian Orthodox Church on the north bank of the River was the first land recorded in Naknek. Squatters built shelters on the church property and were eventually sold lots in what became the center of Naknek. A post office was established in 1907. Naknek has developed over the years as a major fishery center.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Naknek Village.
The population of the community consists of 47.1%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Naknek is a fishing community, with a mixed population of non-Natives, Yup'ik Eskimos, Alutiiq and Athabascans.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 455, and vacant housing units numbered 208.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 145.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 290 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
9.38 percent,
although
35.56 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $53,393, per capita income was $21,182, and
3.73 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| The majority of households, the schools and HUD housing have individual wells. Almost all homes are fully plumbed. A piped sewage collection system operated by the Borough serves most residents; some have individual septic tanks. The landfill and balefill are operated by the Borough, located at mile 5 between Naknek and King Salmon. Refuse collection is provided by a private firm.
Electricity is provided by Naknek Electric Association.
There are 2 schools located in the community,
attended by 145
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Camai Community Health Center (907-246-4214).
Camai Clinic is a qualified Emergency Care Center. Naknek is classified as an isolated town/Sub-Regional Center, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have limited highway, coastal, river, floatplane and air access. Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone Service, volunteers and a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Bristol Bay Borough Emergency Services (907-246-4224/907-246-4222).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The economy is based on government employment, salmon fishing and processing. Naknek has a seasonal economy as a service center for the huge red salmon fishery in Bristol Bay. 115 residents hold commercial fishing permits, and several thousand people typically flood the area during the fishing season. Millions of pounds of salmon are trucked over Naknek-King Salmon road each summer, where jets transport the fish to the lower 48. Trident Seafoods, North Pacific Processors, Ocean Beauty and other fish processors operate facilities in Naknek. Naknek is also the seat of the Bristol Bay Borough.
Naknek is accessible by air and sea, and connects to King Salmon via a 15.5-mile road. The Tibbetts Airport has a lighted 1,700' long by 60' wide gravel runway. The State-owned Naknek Airport is located one mile north of Naknek. It has a 1,950' long by 50' wide lighted gravel runway and a 2,000' float plane landing area. Jet services are available at King Salmon. The Borough operates the cargo dock at Naknek, which is the Port of Bristol Bay. It has 800' of berthing space, a concrete surface and a couple of cranes. No commercial docking facilities are available at the canneries, although the development of a Fishermen's Dock, Freight dock and Industrial Park are regional priorities. Pickup trucks and cars are common, and taxis are available. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Electric Utility -
Naknek Electric Association
P.O. Box 118
Naknek, AK 99633-0118
Phone 907-246-4261
Fax 907-246-6242
E-mail nakelec@bristolbay.com
Web http://www.nea.coop/
Village Corporation -
Paug-Vik Incorporated, Limited
P.O. Box 61
Naknek, AK 99633
Phone 907-246-4277
Fax 907-246-4419
E-mail admin@pvil.com
Village Council -
Naknek Native Village
P.O. Box 106
Naknek, AK 99633-0106
Phone 907-246-4210
Fax 907-246-3563
E-mail nnvacak@bristolbay.com
Web http://www.bbna.com
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Bristol Bay Borough
P.O. Box 189
Naknek, AK 99633
Phone 907-246-4224
Fax 907-246-6633
E-mail marvsmith@bristolbayboroughak.us; tamijohnson@bristolbayboroughak.us
Web http://www.theborough.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
CDQ Group - Bristol Bay Econ. Dev. Corp.
P.O. Box 1464
Dillingham, AK 99576-1464
Phone 907-842-4370
Fax 907-842-4336
E-mail sockeye1@nushtel.net
Web http://www.bbedc.com
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