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Levelock
(LEEV-lock)
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| Current Population: |
70
(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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Levelock is located on the west bank of the Kvichak River, 10 miles inland from Kvichak Bay. It lies 40 miles north of Naknek and 278 air miles southwest of Anchorage. It is located near the Alagnak Wild and Scenic River Corridor. The community
lies at approximately 59.115000° North Latitude
and -156.856670° West Longitude.
(Sec. 28, T012S, R045W, Seward Meridian.)
Levelock is located in the
Kvichak Recording District.
Levelock is in a climatic transition zone; it is primarily maritime, although the continental climate also affects the weather. Average summer temperatures range from 30 to 66; winter temperatures average from 4 to 30. Annual rainfall is 26 inches, with 70 inches of snow. Fog and low clouds are common during the summer. The River is ice-free from June through mid-November. |
Topographic
map of
Levelock
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Early Russian explorers reported the presence of Levelock, which they called "Kvichak." The smallpox epidemic of 1837 killed more than half of the residents of the Bristol Bay region, and left entire villages abandoned. Kvichak was mentioned during the 1890 census, although the population was not measured. A measles epidemic hit the region in 1900. A 1908 survey of Russian missions identified "Lovelock's Mission" at this site. The worldwide influenza epidemic in 1918-19 again devastated area villages. Koggiung Packers operated a cannery at Levelock in 1925-26. A large fire, attributed to a cannery worker's careless cigarette, threatened the entire village in 1926, but residents dug fire lines which saved their homes. The fire depleted the scarce wood resources used to heat homes. A second cannery operated from 1928-29. In 1930 the first school was built, and a post office was established in 1939. By this time, families had converted their homes to oil heat. Moose first appeared in the area in the 1930s. During the early 1950s, another cannery was in operation.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Levelock Village.
The population of the community consists of 95.1%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Levelock is a mixed Alutiiq and Yup'ik village. Commercial fishing and subsistence activities are the focus of the community. Sharing is a way of life in this village; no one goes hungry for lack of ability to hunt or fish.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 50, and vacant housing units numbered 5.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 4.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 34 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
0 percent,
although
53.42 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $18,750, per capita income was $12,199, and
24.55 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Levelock homes and facilities use individual water wells and septic systems. 35 homes have complete plumbing. The school operates its own well and water treatment facility. A washeteria is available, operated by the Village Council. The Village Council also provides refuse collection services between May and September, and septic pumping.
Electricity is provided by Levelock Electric Cooperative.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 29
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Levelock Health Clinic (907-287-3011).
Levelock is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have river and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Levelock First Responders (907-287-3030).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Fifteen residents hold commercial fishing permits. Most travel to Naknek to fish or work in the canneries during the summer season. Several seasonal lodges operate in the area. The community relies upon subsistence activities for a large portion of its diet. Salmon, trout, moose, caribou and berries are harvested.
Levelock is accessible by air and water. In the winter, trails to surrounding villages are used. The State owns a 3,281' long by 59' wide lighted gravel runway in Levelock. Scheduled and charter flights are available. Bulk goods are delivered by barge. A 110' dock and beach unloading area are available. The dock needs improvements to enable barge landings. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Electric Utility -
Levelock Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 50
Levelock, AK 99625-9999
Phone 907-287-3058
Fax 907-287-3032
E-mail levelock@aol.com
Village Corporation -
Levelock Natives Limited
P.O. Box 109
Levelock, AK 99625
Phone 907-287-3040
Fax 907-287-3022
Village Council -
Levelock Village
P.O. Box 70
Levelock, AK 99625
Phone 907-287-3030
Fax 907-287-3032
E-mail levelock@starband.net
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
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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