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Seldovia
(sell-DOAV-ee-uh)
For Photos of Seldovia click here
| Current Population: |
284
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
1st Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: 2%-4.5% (City); 3% (Borough),
Property: 9.1 mills (City and 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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Seldovia is on the Kenai Peninsula across from Homer on the south shore of Kachemak Bay, a 15 minute flight. Flight time to Anchorage is 45 minutes. The community
lies at approximately 59.438060° North Latitude
and -151.711390° West Longitude.
(Sec. 32, T008S, R014W, Seward Meridian.)
Seldovia is located in the
Seldovia Recording District.
The area encompasses 0.4
sq. miles of land and 0.2 sq. miles
of water.
Winter temperatures in Seldovia average from 12 to 21 degrees; summers range from 48 to 65 degrees. Annual precipitation is 34.5 inches. |
Topographic
map of
Seldovia
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Native residents are mixed Dena'ina Indian and Aleut and Sugpiaq Eskimo (also known as Alutiiq). The name Seldovia is derived from "Seldevoy," a Russian word meaning "herring bay." Between 1869 and 1882, a trading post was located in Seldovia. A post office was established in 1898. The village developed around commercial fishing and fish processing. The City of Seldovia was incorporated in 1945.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Seldovia Village Tribe.
The population of the community consists of 23.1%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Seldovia is an Alutiiq village. Commercial fishing and subsistence are an integral part of the local culture.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 232, and vacant housing units numbered 98.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 81.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 129 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
10.42 percent,
although
44.64 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $45,313, per capita income was $23,669, and
7.9 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is derived from the Fish Creek Reservoir and is then treated, stored in a tank, and distributed via water mains. Sewage is piped to a community septic tank for primary treatment, then discharged to an ocean outfall. 175 homes and facilities are served by the system; all homes are completely plumbed. Individual wells have been unable to produce potable water. A borough-operated landfill is available.
Electricity is provided by Homer Electric Association.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 65
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Seldovia Medical Clinic (907-234-7825); Private doctor and dentist on-call or by appointment..
The clinic is a qualified Emergency Care Center. EMS Region 2J in the Kenai Peninsula Region. Emergency Services have coastal, floatplane and air access. Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone Service and volunteers
Auxiliary health care is provided by Seldovia Volunteer Fire & Rescue (907-234-7812); EMS trained volunteer; EMT volunteer firefighters.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Seldovia is a commercial fishing center; shellfish farming also occurs. 43 residents hold commercial fishing permits.
A state-owned 1,845' long by 60' wide gravel airstrip and seaplane base are available. Direct flights are provided to Homer and Anchorage, with connections to Kodiak and Kenai. A private 1,200' airstrip is available at Oyster Cove. The state ferry system connects to Homer, where the Sterling Highway enables road access. Rainbow Tours, Central Charters, and Mako Water Taxi are also available for passenger commutes to Homer. A harbor, boat washdown, and boat haul-out facility are available. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Chamber of Commerce -
Seldovia Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Drawer F
Seldovia, AK 99663
Phone 907-234-7612 (message phone)
Fax 907-234-7526
E-mail maryg@seldovia.com
Web http://www.seldovia.com
City -
City of Seldovia
Drawer B
Seldovia, AK 99663
Phone 907-234-7643
Fax 907-234-7430
E-mail info@cityofseldovia.com
Web http://www.cityofseldovia.com
Village Corporation -
Seldovia Native Association, Inc.
P.O. Drawer L
Seldovia, AK 99663-0250
Phone 907-234-7625
Fax 907-234-7637
E-mail snai@snai.com
Web http://www.snai.com
Village Council -
Seldovia Village Tribe
P.O. Drawer L
Seldovia, AK 99663
Phone 907-234-7898
Fax 907-234-7865
E-mail svt@svt.org
Web http://www.svt.org/
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 Corporation - Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
P.O. Box 93330
Anchorage, AK 99509-3330
Phone 907-274-8638
Fax 907-279-8836
E-mail info@ciri.com
Web http://www.ciri.com/
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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