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Red Devil
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| Current Population: |
48
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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| Coastal Management District: |
Northwest Arctic Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Red Devil is located on both banks of the Kuskokwim River, at the mouth of Red Devil Creek. It lies 75 air miles northeast of Aniak, 161 miles northeast of Bethel, and 250 miles west of Anchorage. The community
lies at approximately 61.761110° North Latitude
and -157.312500° West Longitude.
(Sec. 06, T019N, R044W, Seward Meridian.)
Red Devil is located in the
Kuskokwim Recording District.
The climate in Red Devil is continental with temperatures ranging between -58 and 90. Annual snowfall averages 85 inches, with total precipitation of 20 inches. High winds often cause flight delays in fall and winter. The Kuskokwim River is ice-free from mid-June through October. |
Topographic
map of
Red Devil
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The village was named after the Red Devil Mine, established in 1921 by Hans Halverson when numerous mercury (quicksilver) deposits were discovered in the surrounding Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mountains. By 1933, the mine was producing substantial quantities of mercury. Although the mine changed ownership twice over the years, it continued to operate until 1971. The mine produced some 2.7 million pounds of mercury during its operation. A post office was established in 1957 and a state school opened in 1958.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Village of Red Devil.
The population of the community consists of 52.1%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Red Devil is a mixed population of Yup'ik Eskimos, Tanaina Athabascans and non-Natives. Subsistence activities are prevalent. The sale of alcohol is prohibited, although importation or possession are allowed.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 22, and vacant housing units numbered 5.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 7 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
36.36 percent,
although
75.86 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $10,938, per capita income was $5,515, and
40.91 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is derived from individual wells or hauled from the school well. Four of the 17 occupied homes are fully plumbed. Sewage is disposed of on an individual basis. The school and teacher's housing uses individual septic tanks and drain fields; others use pit privies.
Electricity is provided by Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 6
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Red Devil Clinic (907-447-3243); Clara Morgan Sub-Regional Clinic (907-675-4556) in Aniak.
Red Devil is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 7A in the Yukon/Kuskokwim Region. Emergency Services have river and air access
Auxiliary health care is provided by Sleetmute Health Clinic.
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| Economy
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Since the closure of the mercury mine in 1971, employment opportunities have been limited. Income is supplemented by subsistence activities, BLM firefighting, or work in the commercial fishing industry. Salmon, bear, moose, caribou, rabbit, waterfowl and berries are harvested in season.
The Kuskokwim River serves as a major transportation link and supply route for bulk supplies and fuel oil during the summer. In the winter the frozen river is used by snowmachines for travel to neighboring villages. A 4,801' long by 80' wide gravel airstrip provides year-round access. It is owned and operated by the State. Scheduled weekday service is available. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Community Non-Profit -
Red Devil People & Community, Inc.
P.O. Box 88
Red Devil, AK 99656
Phone 907-447-3203
Fax 907-447-3203
E-mail rdpcinc1@starband.net
Village Council -
Village of Red Devil
P.O. Box 61
Red Devil, AK 99656
Phone 907-447-3223
Fax 907-447-3224
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/
Regional Native Non-Profit - Kuskokwim Native Association
P.O. Box 127
Aniak, AK 99557
Phone 907-675-4384
Fax 907-675-4387
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