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Perryville
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| Current Population: |
133
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: 2% Raw Fish Tax (Borough); 6% Bed Tax (Borough)
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Perryville is located on the south coast of the Alaska Peninsula, 275 miles southwest of Kodiak and 500 miles southwest of Anchorage. The community
lies at approximately 55.912780° North Latitude
and -159.145560° West Longitude.
(Sec. 27, T049S, R064W, Seward Meridian.)
Perryville is located in the
Aleutian Islands Recording District.
Perryville's maritime climate is characterized by cool summers, warm winters and rainy weather. Average summer temperatures range from 39 to 60; winter temperatures average 21 to 50. Low clouds, rain squalls, fog and snow showers frequently limit visibility. Average annual precipitation is 127 inches, including 58 inches of snow. |
Topographic
map of
Perryville
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The community was founded in 1912 as a refuge for Alutiiq people driven away from their villages by the eruption of Mt. Katmai. Many villagers from Douglas and Katmai survived the eruption because they were out fishing at the time. Captain Perry of the ship "Manning" transported people from the Katmai area to Ivanof Bay, and later, to the new village site. The village was originally called "Perry," but the "ville" was added to conform to the post office name, established in 1930.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Native Village of Perryville.
The population of the community consists of 98.1%
Alaska Native or part Native.
The village maintains an Alutiiq culture and a subsistence lifestyle. Commercial fishing provides cash income.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 45, and vacant housing units numbered 12.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 7.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 32 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
11.11 percent,
although
52.24 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $51,875, per capita income was $20,935, and
16 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is supplied by a nearby stream and 60,000-gal. timber dam gravity system. It is treated, stored in a 50,000-gal. tank, and distributed via water mains. 30 homes and the school have piped water. Individual septic tanks are used by most residents; there is a septic system for community facilities. The landfill is recorded as inactive. A number of homes are used only seasonally.
Electricity is provided by Native Village of Perryville.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 29
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Perryville Health Clinic (907-853-2202).
Perryville is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have coastal and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Perryville First Responders (907-853-2202).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Eleven residents hold commercial fishing permits for the Chignik salmon fishery. During the summer, the majority of residents leave Perryville to fish in Chignik or Chignik Lagoon. Only a few year-round jobs are available. Some trap during the winter, and all rely heavily on subsistence food sources. Salmon, trout, marine fish, crab, clams, moose, caribou, bear, porcupine and seal are harvested.
Perryville is accessible by air and sea. There is a State-owned 2,467' long by 50' wide gravel runway and seaplane base, and scheduled and charter flights are available from King Salmon. Cargo barges deliver fuel and supplies each spring. A small boat harbor is needed for the growing fishing community; the west side of Three Star Point has been selected for development. ATVs and skiffs are the primary means of local transportation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Corporation -
Oceanside Native Corp.
P.O. Box 84
Perryville, AK 99648
Phone 907-853-2300
Fax 907-853-2301
Village Council -
Native Village of Perryville
P.O. Box 89
Perryville, AK 99648
Phone 907-853-2203
Fax 907-853-2230
E-mail nvproads@hotmail.com
Web http://www.bbna.com
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Lake & Peninsula Borough
P.O. Box 495
King Salmon, AK 99613
Phone 907-246-3421
Fax 907-246-6602
E-mail kateconley@lakeandpen.com, ljcotten@gci.net
Web http://www.lakeandpen.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
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