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Chiniak
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| Current Population: |
44
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Kodiak Island Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: 11.27 mills (Borough), Special: 5% Bed Tax (Borough); 1.05% Severance Tax (Borough)
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| Coastal Management District: |
Kodiak Island Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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The community is located 45 miles southeast of the City of Kodiak, on the easternmost point of Kodiak Island. The community
lies at approximately 57.616570° North Latitude
and -152.164020° West Longitude.
(Sec. 33, T029S, R018W, Seward Meridian.)
Chiniak is located in the
Kodiak Recording District.
The climate of the Kodiak Islands is dominated by a strong marine influence. There is little or no freezing weather, moderate precipitation, and frequent cloud cover and fog. Severe storms are common from December through February. Annual precipitation is 60 inches. January temperatures range from 14 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. July temperatures range from 39 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Topographic
map of
Chiniak
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Chiniak is an Alutiiq (Russian-Aleut) name first reported in 1888 by Lt. Comdr. Tanner, USN, of the steamer Albatross. It was named "Cape Greville" in 1778 by Capt. Cook. During the mid-1950s, an Air Force White Alice Radar Tracking Station was constructed in Chiniak.
The population of the community consists of 4%
Alaska Native or part Native.
This community is active in local issues and planning through the Chiniak Community Forum. There is a library and school.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 32, and vacant housing units numbered 8.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 6.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 38 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
0 percent,
although
15.56 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $14,167, per capita income was $22,211, and
20 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Approximately 60% of homes in Chiniak have individual wells, septic systems, and plumbing. The remainder haul treated water from the Chiniak School. Refuse is hauled to the Borough landfill in Kodiak.
Electricity is provided by Kodiak Electric Association.
There is one school located in the community,
Local hospitals or health clinics include Kodiak hospitals.
Chiniak is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2G in the Kodiak Region. Emergency Services have limited highway, coastal and helicopter access. Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone Service and volunteers
Auxiliary health care is provided by Chiniak EMS (486-9800/9827) and Kodiak hospitals.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The school, post office and local roadhouses are the primary year-round employers. There are no stores or gas stations in Chiniak. Several residents commute to Kodiak for employment. Many work in construction, fishing, or other seasonal industries outside of the community. Four residents hold commercial fishing permits. The Kodiak Launch Complex, a 27-acre low-Earth orbit launch complex operated by the Alaska Aerospace Dev. Corp., was recently completed at Cape Narrow. The Kodiak Launch Complex is the only commercial launch range in the U.S. that is not co-located with a federal facility. The $38-million KLC launched its first payload in November 1998.
Local boat owners anchor in Thumb's Up Bay, and a small dock is available. An old airstrip may be used for emergency landings. Chiniak can be reached by road from Kodiak. Although 45 miles away, Kodiak offers jet service, float plane services, ferry service and boat harbors. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone 907-486-9310
Fax 907-486-9374
E-mail njavier@kodiakak.us
Web http://www.kodiakak.us/
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