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Stevens VillageYukon-Koyukuk Census Area,AlaskaThe Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Stevens Village
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The population of Stevens Village is approximately 76 (2004).
The amount of land area in Stevens Village is 22.643 sq. kilometers.
Stevens Village per capita income is $7,113 (2000). Stevens Village miscellany. Return to Index Stevens Village location: about 90 air miles northwest of Fairbanks and 17 miels upstream of the Dalton Highway Bridge corssing of the Yukon River. The Village is located on the north bank of the river.
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The climate for Stevens Village is cold and continental arctic with cold winters and warm summers. Winter lows are commonly between -50 and -60 degrees while summer highs usually run between 65 and 72. The Yukon River is generally frozen over from mid-September until the end of May. History & History Related Items Stevens Village history: First known as Dinyea (mouth of the canyon), the current community was named for one of its founders, Old Steven, who was elected chief in 1902. The other two founders are Old Jacob and Gochonayeeya. A trading post was opened in the early 1900s and a school in 1907. Stevens Village attractions: The Stevens Village IRA Council is a federally recognized tribe located in Stevens Village. The area is 95.4% Alaska Native or part Native and are mostly Kutchin Indians. For the most part, access to STevens Village is by air. The airstrip is 2,120 feet long and it is a lighted gravel runway. There is a barge landing for limited trips each summer. Winter trails are available to nearby communities by snowmachines and dog teams. Return to Index
Stevens Village economy: mainly on a subsistence level with hunting, fishing, gathering and gardening as major activities for food sources. Most jobs are part-time or seasonal work in the summer. The major employers are the school, clinic and the village council. Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Alaska
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