2000 Kodiak Community Profile and Economic IndicatorsKodiak
Community
Profile
and
Economic
Indicators
2000
prepared by
= Kodiak
__ Chamber
of Commerce
funded in part by
City of Kodiak
and
Kodiak Island Borough
Revised 3rd Quarter 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................1
COMMUNITY PROFILE .............................................................................................................2
THE SETTING .......................................................................................................................... ..2
CLIMATE .................................................................................................................................. ..2
LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE .................................................................................................... ..3
PORT OF KODIAK .................................................................................................................... ..3
MARINE FACILITIES ................................................................................................................ ..4
TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................. ..5
COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................. ..6
EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................. ..6
ECONOMY ............................................................................................................................... ..7
UTILITIES ................................................................................................................................. ..7
FUEL DISTRIBUTION ............................................................................................................... ..8
GOVERNMENT SERVICES ...................................................................................................... ..9
TAX ASSESSMENTS ................................................................................................................ ..9
HEALTH CARE ......................................................................................................................... 10
LAND OWNERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL .................................................................. 11
HOUSING ................................................................................................................................. 11
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE ......................................................................................................... 11
VILLAGES ................................................................................................................................. 13
ECONOMIC INDICATORS .......................................................................................................14
POPULATION ........................................................................................................................... 14
LABOR FORCE ........................................................................................................................ 16
EMPLOYMENT ....................................................................................................................................... .16
INCOME ................................................................................................................................................. .19
COST OF LIVING ...................................................................................................................... 20
RETAIL SALES ......................................................................................................................... 21
BANK DEPOSITS ..................................................................................................................... 21
SEAFOOD INDUSTRY ............................................................................................................. 22
VISITOR INDUSTRY ................................................................................................................. 24
TIMBER INDUSTRY .................................................................................................................. 24
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ......................................................................................................... 25
AIRPORT OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................... 25
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ................................................................................................... 26
CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 27
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
THE SETTING
Kodiak Island is the largest island in Alaska and the second largest in the United States. It is
part of the Kodiak Island Archipelago, a group of islands that stretch roughly 177 miles along
the Katmai Coast in the Gulf of Alaska, about 200 miles south of Anchorage. The sixteen major
and countless smaller islands that make up the group encompass nearly 5,000 square miles,
roughly the size of Connecticut.
Its location in the Gulf of Alaska and North Pacific Ocean places Kodiak near some of the richest
fishing grounds in the world. In 1998, Kodiak ranked as the number three commercial fishing port
in the United States in terms of value of seafood landed. More than half of the jobs in Kodiak is
directly involved in the fishing industry, in either the harvesting or processing sectors.
The City of Kodiak is at the northeast tip of the island, 50 minutes by air from Anchorage and
three-and-a-half hours from Seattle. The city is the economic, transportation and governmental
center of the area. It is located within the Kodiak Island Borough, which encompasses all of the
island group, as well as portions of the Katmai Coast.
The Alaska State Ferry, MN Tustumena, connects Kodiak with Port Lions and communities on
the Kenai Peninsula including Homer, Seward, Seldovia, Valdez, and Cordova. It also makes
occasional trips to Dutch Harbor, stopping at Chignik, Sand Point, King Cove, False Pass, Akutan,
Unalaska and Cold Bay.
The Port of Kodiak is "homeport" to more than 700 commercial fishing vessels. Not only is Kodiak
the state's largest fishing port, it is also home to some of Alaska's largest trawl, longline, and crab
vessels. Nearly 120 vessels based in Kodiak are at least 80 feet long.
CLIMATE
Kodiak Island residents enjoy generally mild coastal weather patterns with moderate precipitation
and occasional high winds.
Weather Statistics
Average annual rainfall 67.6 inches
Average annual snowfall 77.5 inches
Prevailing wind direction Northwest
Mean hour) winds eed 10.7 m h
Source: National Weather Service
Average and Record
Tem eratures in Fahrenheit
record record
low mean high
January -8 29.9 54
July 37 54.4 82
October 10 40.7 62
Source: National Weather Service
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LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE
The retail and service business sectors in the City of Kodiak are fully developed. A wide range of
support services is readily available for the fishing and visitor industries, which are main sources
of income in the community. Local residents and visitors have a good selection of merchandise to
fill their needs. Kodiak retailers are committed to quality, service and customer satisfaction.
Most statewide financial institutions have branch offices in Kodiak. Three auto dealers offer a
wide selection of new and used automobiles. There are 274 guestrooms available for
conventioneers, with several restaurants, meeting rooms and banquet facilities.
PORT OF KODAK
The Port of Kodiak is home to Alaska's largest and most diversified fishing fleet. It has more
than 600 boat slips and three commercial piers that can handle vessels up to 1,000 feet.
Kodiak is consistently ranked as one of the top commercial fishing ports in the country.
Kodiak is also a vital link in the regional transportation network. As the hub of the Gulf of Alaska
container logistics system, Kodiak serves Southwestern Alaska communities with consumer
goods and provides outbound access to world fish markets. Regularly scheduled container ships
operate between Kodiak and the Pacific Northwest, and between Kodiak and the Far East.
Kodiak is a key link for Alaskan Coastal communities.
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MARINE FACILITIES
The City of Kodiak provides public dock facilities. Additionally, waterfront processors have
extensive private docking facilities.
The Harbor staff consists of 13 full time employees. It provides 24-hour security for 2,884
commercial vessels, 882 multi-purpose & pleasure craft and 286 auxiliary skiffs.
Sea-Land Service Inc. provides contract stevedoring services. Municipal Marine facilities include:
Pier I/Ferry Dock: 204'x 28'
Use: mooring, loading and unloading
Services: Water, bulk fuel
Pier II/City Dock: 925'x 64'
Harbor depth more than 30-ft.; tides range approximately 10-ft.
Use: loading/unloading of commercial freight
Services: Bulk fuel, water, covered warehouse.
Pier 111/Container Terminal:
490'x 64' (880' Bollard to Bollard)
Use: Container services for general cargo
Services: Water, gantry crane (30 long tons).
Small vessel moorage includes:
Two small boat harbors with 650 stalls; maximum vessel length, 150'.
Tidal Grid #1 232'
Tidal Grid #2 120'
Gravel Grid 125'
Mooring Buoys: St. Herman Harbor on Near Island
Tariffs, rules and regulations applying to the use of docks and related facilities are available from
the Harbormaster at (907) 486-8080.
Commercial Marine Facilities:
LASH Marine Terminal, in Womens Bay, provides service to several freight carriers, freight
forwarders and consolidators, construction contractors and Kodiak's diverse fishing fleet. Seaport
Terminal Services Inc., a subsidiary of LASH Corporation, operates the terminal and provides all
necessary support services. The terminal presently has over 1,200 feet of dock space available.
The terminal also has warehousing, yard storage, and crane services with 40 to 150 ton cranes,
four to 40 ton forklifts, trucking, waste disposal, and water. Fuel is also available through delivery
from Kodiak's local distributors.
Seaport maintains three mooring buoys within the "designated anchorage" in Womens Bay. Each
buoy has a 15,000-Ib. anchor and 180 feet of 2-3/4 inch stud link chain. With swivels located top,
bottom and midwater, they provide maximum moorage capabilities for large vessels and barges.
There is a 130' X 40' tide grid at the terminal. Vessel haul-out and storage are available for most
vessels up to 50' in length. LASH Corporation is presently developing Seaview Industrial Park
next to the Terminal with property for sale or long-term lease. LASH Corporation, a marine
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contractor, is also willing to "Build to Suit" for those businesses joining the Seaview Industrial Park
family.
Fuller's Boat Yard in Kodiak has completed installation of its Marine Travel Launch Slip that holds
vessels up to 150 tons. This will greatly enhance Kodiak's abilities to provide ship repair services.
Additionally, Fuller's has outdoor, dry storage for 75 boats and four 3,000-PSI pressure washers.
It also provides wood, fiberglass, and aluminum repair services.
TRANSPORTATION
Air Services:
ERA Aviation and Alaska Airlines provide regular scheduled service. Charter services are also
available.
The Kodiak State Airport has three paved runways: 7,500, 5,400 and 5,000 feet, with FAA
contract tower services.
Municipal Airport, located less than a mile from downtown Kodiak, has a 2,500' paved runway.
Island Air Services provides scheduled air taxi flights to and from the municipal airport. Although
uncontrolled, the control tower at Kodiak State Airport provides traffic advisories.
Float Plane Facilities:
Next to Municipal Airport, Lilly Lake is the city's freshwater floatplane facility. A public saltwater
floatplane facility is at Trident Basin Seaplane Base on the east side of Near Island. There are
three ramps with spaces for 14 floatplanes. The landing area is approximately 4,400 feet long.
Bus/Taxi/Car Rental:
Bus - A coordinated transit system (KATS)
public schedules providing service between
and USCG base. Fare: $2.00.
Cab -approx. $13 airport to town.
Auto Rentals - 4 companies
operated by the Kodiak Senior Center has limited
Bells Flats and Bayside, including the airport, town
Highways:
The major highway in the Kodiak Island area follows the coastline from Cape Chiniak north,
through the City of Kodiak, to Monashka Bay.
Rail: None
Trucking: Alaska Transfer & Storage, Sea-Land, Kodiak Transfer, and Southern Alaska
Forwarding.
Water: The Alaska Marine Highway System provides passenger, vehicle and cargo service with
the M/V Tustumena. It connects Kodiak to the mainland road system via Homer, Seward,
Seldovia, Valdez, and Cordova. The M/V Kennicott ,Alaska's newest ferry, takes over the route
during the Tusty's annual repairs. The ferry makes occasional trips to Dutch Harbor, stopping at
Chignik, Sand Point, King Cove, False Pass, Akutan, Unalaska and Cold Bay. This service is
seasonal, running from May through October. Contact the Alaska Marine Highway System for
more information: 1-800-526-6731 or 907-486-3800.
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Cargo carriers include CSX Lines, American President Lines, Western Pioneer Shipping Services,
Samson Tug & Barge; others make periodic visits.
COMMUNICATIONS
Postal Service: Kodiak is served by a local main post office. Kodiak Safeway and Alaska
Commercial Company offers contract postal stations. Other branches are located at the U.S.
Coast Guard Base, in the villages and in the community of Chiniak. Door-to-door delivery is
available to the business community within the city. Residential areas have neighborhood delivery
and collection boxes.
Television: The Alaska Rural Communications System is broadcast to most local residences on
channel 15. GCI Cable serves approximately 3,000 subscribers from Monashka Bay to the Coast
Guard Base. Island Communications serves residents in the Womens Bay community and
Ouzinkie. Public Broadcasting KMXT (Alaska 1) is broadcast on cable channel nine as well as
over the air.
Internet: Dial up Internet service is provided by AT&T Alascom, General Communication
Incorporation (GCI), Kodiak Electric Association (KEA), Alaska Communications Systems (ACS)
and Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Radio: Kodiak has two commercial and two non-commercial stations. Commercial stations
include KVOK-560AM ("country"); KRXX-101.1 FM ("adult hits"). The local public broadcasting
station is KMXT-100.1 FM. Moody Broadcasting Network is available at 107.1-FM ("inspirational").
Newspapers: The Kodiak Daily Mirror is a local newspaper, published five days per week. Other
state and national news publications are also available.
EDUCATION
Kodiak Island Borough School District: Kodiak's public school district had a 1999-2000 student
enrollment of 2,647 kindergarten through grade twelve students, including 218 students in the
rural schools.
The district currently has schools in the eight outlying areas of Port Lions, Larsen Bay, Akhiok,
Ouzinkie, Old Harbor, Karluk, Danger Bay and Chiniak.
In and near the City of Kodiak are four elementary schools serving grades kindergarten through
sixth: East Elementary is on the corner of Rezanof Drive and Benny Benson, Peterson
Elementary is located on the United States Coast Guard Base, Main Elementary is on Powell
Avenue near Kodiak Middle School and North Star Elementary is in Monashka Bay on Mallard
Way.
Kodiak Middle School serves grades seven and eight, Kodiak High School serves grades nine
through twelve, and an alternative school, housed off-campus, serves students in grades nine
through twelve.
Kodiak is committed to a strong basic skills program. The school district focuses on the teaching
and learning of reading, writing and mathematics.
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Kodiak Middle School, in addition to regular classrooms, also offers a large library, student
commons, gymnasium, and specialized classrooms for technology, computers, business and
living skills.
Kodiak High School offers a sound academic program in math, science, social studies, and
language arts. A community-based career education alternative program is also available as an
alternative education plan. The high school facility contains general and specialized classrooms,
a library, gymnasium, swimming pool and a community performing arts auditorium.
Kodiak College: The local campus of the University of Alaska, Anchorage, includes general
classrooms, a vocational building and a Campus Center which houses learning labs in computers,
math, English and Adult Basic Education. Students may earn two-year degrees including
Associate of Arts degree and Associate of Applied Science degrees in General Business, Office
Management and Technology, Nursing, and Technology. A 30-credit certificate program is
available in Office Management and Technology. Kodiak College also supports University of
Alaska distance education programs. Approximately 35 full-time students and 1,000 part-time
students attend Kodiak College each semester.
Fisheries Industrial Technology Center: FITC is a unit of the University of Alaska Fairbanks
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. In addition to its graduate program, the center conducts
training in the areas of fisheries and food science. FITC scientists also do research in fish
harvesting technology, seafood science and processing technology.
Kodiak Fisheries Research Center: KFRC is a $20 million research facility committed to the
preservation, enhancement and management of North Pacific marine ecosystems and resources.
The KFRC provides labs and office facilities to the National Marine Fisheries Service, State of
Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the University of Alaska.
St. Herman's Theological Seminary: Prepares students of the Russian Orthodox faith to be
church leaders.
ECONOMY
Kodiak's role as a center for transportation, governmental offices, timber, and tourism
complements its role as one of the Nation's largest producers of seafood. The City of Kodiak has
the largest and most diversified fishing port in Alaska and is consistently ranked in the top three
largest fishing ports in the U.S. in terms of value landed.
Landings to the Port of Kodiak in 1999 were 331.6 million pounds, with a wholesale value of
$100.8 million. Salmon is the largest segment of Kodiak fisheries in terms of wholesale value,
accounting for over 31 % of the total value. Pacific cod, the next largest fishery, accounts for
about 25%, and halibut 21 %. Shellfish accounts for about 5%.
Area residents fished 1,158 commercial fishing permits. Approximately 3,200 people are
employed by the harvesting sector of the local fishing industry. Kodiak's processing plants
employed approximately 2,350 people and have a combined payroll of over $53 million.
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UTILITIES
The City of Kodiak is the supplier of water and sewer services in and around the City. Outlying
residents rely on private wells and septic systems.
Water Rates:
Commercial -Flat rate/metered
Single-family dwelling (inside city) - $25.30 per month
Single-family dwelling (outside city) - $30.35
Source: Monashka & Pillar Res.
Main Size: 4-24 inches
Sewer Rates:
Commercial - $32.20 per month/unit
Single-family dwelling (inside city) - $32.20 per month
Single-family dwelling (outside city) - $38.60
Main Size- 4-30 inches
Treatment- Secondary
Cap.: 4.7 million gal/day
Electric:
Provided by Kodiak Electric Association, a co-op.
Residential User:
Customer Charge: $ 7.50/mo.
All kWh $ 0.1380
Commercial Rate:
Customer Charge: $15.00
$ 0.1498 first 300 kWh
$ 0.1285 over 300 kWh
Large Power Users:
Customer Charge: $50.00
AI I kWh @ $ 5.67
First 20,000 kWh $ 0.127
Over 20,000 kWh $ 0 .1138
Processor Rate:
Customer Charge: $50.00
All kWh $ 0.1323
Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) is the local access telephone, communications and
Internet provider in Kodiak. AT&T Alascom and General Communications Inc. (GCI) provide long
distance service. Internet access is provided by AT& T Alascom, GCI, Kodiak Electric Association
(KEA) and Chugach Electric Association, Inc.. Aksala Electronics, Kodiak Radio, and Radar
Alaska offer Kodiak wireless cellular telephones, radio communication equipment and systems.
The Kodiak Island Borough operates the landfill and baler facility. Residents within the City have
home pickup service. Borough residents have neighborhood dumpsters. Kodiak Sanitation, a
private contractor, provides refuse collection services. The Kodiak Island Borough also operates
a recycling program.
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FUEL DISTRIBUTION
Two companies, Thompson Transfer and Kodiak Oil Sales, make home & business heating-fuel
deliveries. Marine fuels are available from Petro Marine and North Pacific Fuel. (NPF also has
fresh water, year-round). Petro Marine sells aviation fuel. Petro Marine and NPF handle bulk
sales of automobile fuels.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
The City of Kodiak is a Home Rule City with an elected Mayor and Council, which employees a
City Manager. The City of Kodiak and Alaska State Troopers provide police protection for the
island residents. The City of Kodiak, Bayside Fire Department and Womens Bay Fire Department
provide fire protection. There are 11 fire fighters on the City staff in addition to 25-plus volunteers.
The City maintains a public library and ten developed public parks.
The Kodiak Island Borough, (KIB) is a Second Class Borough with an elected Mayor and
Assembly. The borough manager guides day-to-day operations.
The KIB has 16 recreational facilities spread over 229 acres, and a boat launch at Anton Larsen
Bay. The City of Kodiak and the KIB jointly provide building inspection services, animal control
officers and facilities.
The State of Alaska maintains three State Parks on the road system, which are favorite recreation
spots. These are Ft. Abercrombie, Buskin River and Pasagshak.
The State also provides a wide range of public service agencies in the Kodiak area including:
Fish & Game
Health and Social Services
Employment Center
Legislative Information
District Attorney
Public Defender
Ombudsman
Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Corrections
Adult Probation & Parole
Public Safety
Environmental Conservation
Alaska State Court System
Community & Regional Affairs
National Guard
SW District Parks Division
Transportation & Public Facilities
Additionally in Kodiak, the University of Alaska has offices for the Fisheries Industrial Technology
Center and Marine Advisory Program.
The federal government has several local offices in Kodiak including the National Marine Fisheries
Service, National Weather Service, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge and Katmai National Park and
Preserve.
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TAX ASSESSMENTS
Property tax is the largest source of revenue for the Kodiak Island Borough. In Fiscal Year 2000,
the Borough collected about $7.1 million in real & personal property taxes. The 2000 assessed
value of residential, commercial and personal property in the Kodiak Island Borough was $715.7
million. In FY-2000 the Borough also collected roughly $1,175,649 in severance taxes, primarily
from the commercial fishing and timber industries.
Currently, the Kodiak Island Borough's basic mill rate in 9.25 mills; however, for service districts
outside the City of Kodiak there are additional mills assessed for road, lighting and fire services.
The maximum property tax rate in the Borough is 12.5 mills.
Tax Kodiak Island Borough City of Kodiak
Real Pro ert 9.25 mills 2.00 mills
Personal Pro a 9.25 mills none
Sales Tax None 6
Transient Room Tax 5 % 5
The City of Kodiak generates much of its operating revenue from sales taxes collected within the
city limits. The cap on the amount of tax collected is $30 per transaction. In FY 2000, the City
collected $7.2 million in sales tax and $115,185 in transient room taxes (hotels and B & Bs).
The City also assesses tariffs on goods transferred over the municipal docks, which are used for
harbor maintenance and improvements. In FY 2000, $276,907 in wharfage fees were generated
at Piers l,Il&III.
Real Property Tax Rates -Fiscal Year 2000
T
Juneau ii.ss
5.2
Ketchikan 12•~ Highest Rate
~.aa
12.5 ^ Lowest Rate
Kodiak 9.25
Kenai
Mat-Su
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Source: Ak. Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs Mill Rate
15
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30
HEALTH CARE
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is owned by the Kodiak Island Borough and operated --
under alease-management agreement -- by Providence Health System of Alaska. The borough
recently completed a major renovation and expansion of the hospital. In 1999, the Providence
Kodiak Island Medical Center received accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO).
Community health care providers include physicians, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists,
pharmacists, registered nurses, public health care nurses, physician assistants, respiratory,
speech and physical therapists.
The Kodiak Area Native Association contracts with the Alaska Area Native Health Service and
Indian Health Service to provide health care services to Native Americans in Kodiak and outlying
villages.
LAND OWNERSH/P/DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The Kodiak Island Borough has 3,200,060 acres within its boundaries. Ownership of this upland
area is constantly changing. The approximate acreage is:
Federal: 1,998,980 acres
Native Corp: 600,000
State: 550,580
Local Gov: 44,000
Private: 6,500
Less than 1 % is in private (Non-Native Corporation) ownership.
The City of Kodiak owns 280 acres of land on Near Island, accessible by bridge from downtown
Kodiak. It is the site of the Fisheries Industrial Technology Center of the University of Alaska -
Fairbanks. This is also the location of the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center, amulti-agency
research complex, owned and operated by the Kodiak Island Borough.
The Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation (AADC), a public corporation of the State of
Alaska recently launched it's second rocket from the commercial spaceport on Kodiak Island. The
Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC) site is located on 3,100 acres of state-owned land at Narrow
Cape, about 30 miles south of Kodiak. The area is an ideal location for launching small satellites
into polar, high inclination and Molniya orbits. The State of Alaska, U.S. government and private
aerospace companies are supporting the development.
HOUSING
In 1999 there were an estimated 4,429 housing units, (including mobile homes and Coast Guard
base housing), in the Kodiak Area. The average number of persons per household is estimated
to be 2.97. Several fish processors operate bunkhouses for their workers, some of which offer
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cafeteria services. Several local real estate firms offer the newcomer assistance with their
housing needs.
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE
There are over 17 active churches representing many denominations in Kodiak. These include:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Russian Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Baptist
Evangelical
Episcopal
Pentecostal
Jehovah's W itnesses
Lutheran
Assembly of God
Unification Church
Seventh Day Adventist
Hebron Presbyterian
Church of Christ Scientist
Many Kodiak residents express their generous nature by participating in the many service and
nonprofit organizations in the area. These include:
American Legion
American Red Cross
Elks Club
Filipino-American Assn.
4-H
Kiwanis
Kodiak Council on Alcoholism
Kodiak Crimestoppers
Lions
Pioneers of Alaska
Rotary
Salvation Army
Senior Citizens of Kodiak
Special Olympics
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Young Life
Youth Scouting Programs
Recreation: Both local residents and visitors enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Topping the list
are hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. Guides, lodges and air taxi services help individuals take
advantage of what the area has to offer. Adult and Youth sporting activities are organized
seasonally for volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball.
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Kodiak has aten-lane bowling alley, a 300-seat movie theater and a teen center with two
racquetball courts. There are figure toning salons and a Nautilus Fitness Center. Residents also
have access to the high school swimming pool and school gymnasiums for recreational activities.
The U.S. Coast Guard base also offers aten-lane bowling alley and a 398-seat movie theater.
There is a gymnasium that includes a full size basketball court, an Olympic size swimming pool
and a fitness work out facility. There are several outdoor basketball courts, barbecue areas and
many parks. Additionally, there are asled/ski chalet and anine-hole golf course, managed by the
Coast Guard, but available to community residents.
Annual events for community fun and celebration are the Crab Festival in May, Bear Country
Music Festival in July and the State Fair & Rodeo in September. The Kodiak Arts Council
sponsors several concerts and stage plays for community enjoyment. Several local nightspots
feature live bands and dance music.
VILLAGES
Kodiak Villacte Profiles
Akhiok Karluk Larsen Bay Old Harbor Ouzinkie Port Lions
Population 101 41 137 276 256 243
Air Strip YES YES YES YES YES YES
Boat Harbor -- -- YES YES YES YES
Cold Storage -- -- -- -- YES --
Community Hall YES YES YES YES YES YES
Community Septic YES YES YES YES YES YES
Community Store -- -- YES YES YES YES
Electric Service YES YES YES YES YES YES
Ferry Service -- -- -- -- -- YES
Library YES YES YES YES YES YES
Medical Clinic YES YES YES YES YES YES
Public Safety Officer YES -- YES YES YES YES
Scheduled Air Service YES YES YES YES YES YES
School(s) YES YES YES YES YES YES
Seafood Processing -- -- YES (1) -- --
Second-class City YES -- YES YES YES YES
Telephone Service YES YES YES YES YES YES
Tribal Council YES YES YES YES YES YES
U.S. Postal Service YES YES YES YES YES YES
Visitor Lodging -- YES YES YES -- YES
Notes: (1)Intermittent-floating processor.
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS
POPULATION
In 1999, the estimated population of the Kodiak Island Borough was 13,989. The Borough has
experienced an average annual growth in population of approximately 4% from 1980. Although
figures show a decline in 1998, this may be due to the use of a new method of estimating
population. The last time an official census was conducted was in 1990.
Estimated Population -July 1999
City of Kodiak 6,893
Akhiok 101
Chiniak 75
Larsen Bay 137
Old Harbor 276
Ouzinkie 256
Port Lions 243
Karluk 41
Womens Bay 675
USCG Base 1,831
Other Areas 3,462
Total -Borough 13,989
Source: Alaska Department of Labor
The City of Kodiak is the seventh largest city in Alaska, in terms of population. It ranks behind
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Kenai in that order. Anchorage, Juneau
& Sitka are unified Home Rule Municipalities (i.e., unified city/boroughs); Fairbanks, Ketchikan,
Kenai, and Kodiak are Home Rule Cities.
The Kodiak Island Borough also ranks seventh in terms of population, in comparison to other
boroughs and unified municipalities. It follows Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough,
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Juneau and the Bethel Census Area, in
that order. Fairbanks, Mat-Su, and Kodiak are 2nd class boroughs; the rest -- as mentioned
above -- are Unified Home Rule Municipalities.
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The median age in the Kodiak Island Borough is 32.0 years. Approximately 32% of the
population is under 18 years of age, about 1 % higher than Alaska overall. Fifty-four percent of
the population is male and 46% female.
Approximately 21.5% of the Borough's adults, age 25 and older, hold at least a bachelor's
degree. This places Kodiak fourth in the state in terms of educational achievement, behind
Juneau (30.7), Anchorage (26.9%), Fairbanks (25.2%). Kodiak's ranking is impressive,
considering that each of the above cities has at least one four-year university. The number of
adults, 25 years and older, estimated to have at least a high school diploma is 84.7 percent.
The Kodiak Island Borough appears to be experiencing aslow-but-long-term shift in racial and
ethnic distribution. The Alaska Department of Labor's 1999 Population Overview shows a
significant increase in both the "Asian/Pacific Islander" and "Hispanic Origin" categories. In
1990, when the last census was conducted, 11.6 percent of the population belonged to the
"Asian/Pacific Islander" group. By 1999, this group increased to 19.8 percent. Conversely, the
proportion of "Whites" dropped from 71 percent in 1990 to 61.3 percent in 1999. The "Native
American" and "African American" groups saw very small changes, on the order of 1-percent.
Ethnic Distribution -Kodiak Island Borough
Asian & African
Pacific American
Islander 1%
12%
Native
American
16%
White
71%
1990
Asian & African
Pacific American
Islander 2%
20%
Native White
American 61 %
17%
1999
Source: Alaska Department of Labor
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Under the Census Bureau's classification system, "Hispanic Origin" is not a separate race, but a
measure of "ethnicity." People of "Hispanic Origin" can belong to any race. As a result, this
group is measured separately. According to the Department of Labor, the number of people of
"Hispanic Origin" in Kodiak increased significantly during the last eight years, going up from 5
percent to 7.6 percent of the population.
Hispanic Origin
10%
7.6%
8%
6% 5%
4%
2%
0%
1990 1999
Source: Alaska De artment of Labor
LABOR FORCE
EMPLOYMENT
Because of the State of Alaska's method of collecting employment data, it is difficult to determine
the exact size of the Kodiak Island Borough work force. The Alaska Department of Labor's main
source of employment data is the state's unemployment insurance program, collected through
Employment Security Contributions (ESC). Self-employed workers (fishermen) and Coast Guard
employees do not participate in this program, so data is not collected for these two sectors.
In 1999, the state estimated the borough's average monthly employment to be 5,701, excluding
fish harvesting and Coast Guard. (This figure more accurately depicts the number of full and part-
time jobs as opposed to the number of actual workers. Workers who switch jobs or hold more
than one job may be counted more than once.)
Fish harvesting continues to be the dominant industry, in terms of employment, with nearly one-
third (31 %) of the total. The U.S. Coast Guard and other government entities are the next largest
employment sector, with 24%. Manufacturing, specifically seafood processing makes up about
16%. Retail and wholesale trade accounted for about 10% and the service sector, 11 %. The
remaining 8% is made up of construction, transportation, communication, utilities, financial
services, insurance and real estate.
Kodiak's employment varies throughout the year due to the seasonal nature of the fishing
industry. Employment usually peaks during the months of July, August and September when fish
harvesting is busiest, and declines in November and December as yearly fishing quotas are
reached. For this reason, Kodiak is characterized by large swings in its monthly unemployment
revised 3rd quarter 2000 pg. 16
rate throughout the year, from as low as 3.3% to as high as 13.3. The average annual
unemployment rate for the Kodiak Island Borough in 1999 was 6.7%.
Kodiak Monthly Employment Trends
March 1995 to July 2000
9,000
8,000
7,000 __
a 6,000
0
~ 5,000
4,000 Employed
E - - • 12 Month Average
z 3,000 " - "
2,000 Unemployed
1,000
source: Alaska Department of Labor
Based on the number of commercial fishing permits held by Kodiak residents and accepted crew
ratios, annual commercial fishing employment is estimated to be 3,200. Additionally, the U.S.
Coast Guard directly employs approximately 1,380. Therefore, total employment for the Kodiak
Island Borough is estimated to be 10,313.
Employment by industry sectors - 1999 (preummarV tiqures):
# People Ave. Wage
Agriculture, Forestry, Fish Harvesting 80 47,100
Construction 127 45,672
Total Manufacturing 1,771 28,848
Seafood Processing 1,653 27,660
Trans. Comm. Util. 279 35,160
Trade 999 18,720
wholesale 50 44,724
retail 949 17,352
Fin/Ins/Real Estate 162 33,108
Services 1,160 24,948
U.S. Coast Guard
Government 1,120 34,138
Federal 182 45,744
State 226 38,208
Local 712 29,880
Total: 5,701 $28,368 ~
revised 3rd quarter 2000 p9. 1 ~
The Coast Guard maintains its largest facility in Kodiak. Between the various Coast Guard
operating and support commands, there are approximately 1,100 military and civilian personnel
(government workers) and 1,600 military dependents. The payroll for the uniformed Coast Guard
was $41 million in 1999. Coast Guard facility maintenance support and construction contract
expenditures total approximately $42 million per year (expenditures vary depending on annual
funding and construction contract awards).
Uniformed personnel stationed in Kodiak are attached to the following Commands:
CGC Storis (WMEC 38)
CGC Firebush (WLB 393)
CGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39)
CG Integrated Support Command Kodiak
CG Air Station Kodiak
Communications Station Kodiak
Marine Safety Detachment Kodiak
Electronics Support Unit Kodiak
Loran Station Kodiak
North Pacific Fisheries Training Center
CG Investigations Resident Agent Office
17th District Public Affairs Officer, West
revised 3rd quarter 2000 pg. 18
Excluding the U.S. Coast Guard, here are the top 20 largest employers in the Kodiak Island
Borough during 1999:
Kodiak's Top Employers - 1999
Name 1999 Employment
1 Kodiak Island Borough School District 398
2 Ocean Beauty Seafoods 337
3 Trident Seafood Group 263
4 North Pacific Processors Inc. (APS) 217
5 International Seafoods of Alaska 208
6 Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center 176
7 Polar Equipment (Cook Inlet Processing) 169
8 City of Kodiak 164
9 Safeway Inc. 160
10 Wal-Mart Associates 146
11 Western Alaska Fisheries 137
12 Space Mark International 106
13 U.S. Department of Transportation 85
14 Kodiak Area Native Association 77
15 AK Department of Fish and Game 76
16 University of Alaska 55
17 Silver Bay Logging 52
18 Ben A Thomas Inc. 51
19 Ki Enterprises (McDonald's) 46
20 Ocean Peace, Inc. 45
Notes: USCG and commercial fishermen are not included.
INCOME
In 1999, the preliminary figures of the Alaska Department of Labor reported the annual average
monthly wage for workers in the Kodiak Island Borough was $2,364. Total payroll in 1999 was
$162 million. The U.S. Department of Commerce reported in 1998 that Kodiak's personal, per
capita income was $22,032 compared to a statewide average of $24,983.
revised 3rd quarter 2000 P9• ~ 9
Annual Average Monthly Earnings -1999
3,500 $2,959
3,000 $2,800 $2,605
2,500 $2,364
$1,978
2,000
1,500
1,000
Statewide Anchorage Fairbanks Kodiak Bethel
Source: Alaska De t. of Labor, does not include Coast Guard or fish harvestin
COST OF LIVING
Several studies exist for the purpose of comparing the cost of living between cities in Alaska
and around the country. Because of differences in methodologies used to determine cost of
living statistics, each survey shows a different result when comparing costs between locations.
In the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA) cost of living study,
a standardized list of 59 items is priced during a fixed period of time. The average price data
for each reporting city is then converted into an index number which is used for comparative
purposes. The data compares approximately 300 urban areas. It does not take into account
local tax burden or income levels, and is only intended as a comparison of prices relative to a
national average. Three Alaskan cities are included in the most recently published ACCRA
study: Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kodiak.
Comparative Cost of Living
1st quarter 2000 ACCRA Survey
°0 150 134.8
T, 122.9 122.3
u 107
rn 100
R
L
m
a 50 -
~a
0
z
Kodiak Anchorage Fairbanks Portland
revised 3rd quarter 2000 pg. 20
RETAIL SALES
Total retail sales within the city have increased more than 23% since 1993. There is a close
correlation between retail sales and the strength of local fisheries. In 1995, after arecord-
breaking salmon season, retail sales climbed 9%. In the second half of 1996, when the salmon
harvest dropped and fish prices fell, retail sales went down approximately 10-to-12%. Retail
sales have increased significantly since the opening of a local WalMart store in the spring of
1999.
Total Receipts for City of Kodiak
2nd quarter 1994 to 2nd quarter 2000
$so,ooo,ooo
$ao,ooo,ooo
$~o,ooo,ooo
$50,000,000
$40,000,000 Total Quarterly
Receipts
$30,000,000 - - - • - - • 12 month
$20,000,000 average
$10,000,000
$-
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O'gr~99 9r,.9Aa9r,.9s 9r,.9sa9r,.9~ 9t,.96 a9t,.9, 9r,.9,aq~r98 9r,.9e°-9r,.99 9r,.99 a9r,.oo
BANK DEPOS/ TS
Total bank deposits have increased by 71 % over the twelve-year period from 1987 to 2000.
There was a major jump in 1989 as a result of payroll and supply purchases related to the
ExxonNaldez oil spill cleanup. The deposits shown do not include funds at Credit Union 1, which
has a branch office in downtown Kodiak. All data is gathered through a voluntary reporting
program on June 30th of each year.
$130,000,000
$120, 000, 000
$110, 000, 000
$100, 000, 000
$90,000,000
$80,000,000
$70,000,000
'~ $60,000,000
~°' ,~°' '.°' ,~°' ,moo, ,~o, ,~°' ,~°' ,~o, ,~°' >`~ '\~ '`°' ~O
Source: Kodiak Island Borough Finance Department
revised 3rd quarter 2000 P9. 21
Bank Deposits -Kodiak Island Borough
1987 - 2000
Seafood Industry
Kodiak is the center of fishing activities for the Gulf of Alaska. Its fishery is among the most
diverse in the state. Residents participate in at least 27 different fisheries not including the
numerous groundfish fisheries, which are lumped together in a single category by the Commercial
Fisheries Entry Commission.
In addition to being quite diverse, Kodiak's fishing industry is also one of its oldest, dating back to
the early 1800s when the Russians built the first salmon cannery in Karluk.
Kodiak is consistently one of the top three fishing ports in the United States. The 1999 ex-vessel
value of all fish coming into Kodiak was $100.8 million, up significantly from $79.3 million in
1998, and volume in 1999 was 331.6 million pounds, down from 388.7 million pounds the year
before. In 1998 Kodiak managed to avoid the disappointing salmon returns that affected Bristol
Bay.
Commercial Seafood Landings for the Port of
Kodiak
1989 to 1999
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
source: National Marine Fisheries Service
Quantity (millions of I,
lbs.)
Value ($million)
Salmon has traditionally been the mainstay of Kodiak's fisheries. Because of the cyclic nature of
the salmon fisheries -- especially pink salmon -- the volume and value of Kodiak's salmon catch
varies greatly. Increased competition in world markets has also driven prices to new lows. In
1997, the exvessel value of Kodiak's salmon harvest was $18.8 million compared to $25 million in
1996 and $53 million in 1995. The ex-vessel value of salmon in 1999 rebounded to $31.1 million.
revised 3rd quarter 2000 pg• 22
During recent years, the groundfish fishery (primarily pollock and cod) has become increasingly
important to Kodiak's economy. From 1986 through 1999, the wholesale value of all Kodiak
fisheries increased from $23.5 million to more than $100.8 million.
Fish Landed at the Port of Kodiak 1999
Species Pounds a Exvessel Value
Bearin Sea Snow Crab 208,404 183,396
Dun eness Crab 550,568 861,919
Bristol Ba Red Kin Crab 545,147 1,707,901
Weathervane Scallo s 266,012 1,662,575
Sea Cucumbers 116,134 139,361
Shrim 6,035 18,105
Octo us 226,296 90,518
Halibut 9,911,645 20,616,222
Pacific Cod 85,015,228 25,504,568
Sabelfish 3,191,870 5,745,366
Pollock 130,514,483 13,051,448
Flatfish r 564,015 60,516
Flathead Sole 638,184 89,346
Pacific Ocean Perch 5,632,104 450,568
Rockfish 8,166,410 659,203
Rex and Dover Sole 3,472,400 442,027
Rock Sole 3,591,521 718,304
Black Rockfish 134,449 56,469
Salmon 70,511,435 31,085,428
Herrin 3,302,000 764,413
TOTAL 331,600,000 $100,800,000
Table
a represents lbs. of product landed at the port of Kodiak including harvests
outside of the Kodiak management area
f Includes the following species: butter sole, yellowfin sole, starry flounder,
Alaska place and Greenland turbot
g Includes the following rockfish species: northern, thonyhead, yelloweye,
rougheye, shortraker, and dusky
h Represents pounds of product harvested in the Kodiak management area
In addition to the fish harvesting and processing sectors, there are also several government and
educational institutions that operate fisheries-related research facilities in Kodiak. The National
Marine Fisheries Service Utilization and Research Division, along with the University of Alaska's
Fisheries Industrial Technology Center, provide lab services, quality and handling studies, product
development assistance and other research efforts. The University of Alaska Marine Advisory
Program also has a field office in Kodiak. The new Kodiak Fisheries Research Center, owned
and operated by the Kodiak Island Borough, is a world-class research institute, open to both state
and federal researchers.
revised 3rd quarter 2000 pg. 23
VISITOR INDUSTRY
Tourism, like many other Kodiak industries, is based on our natural resources. Tourists come to
Kodiak to view the scenic beauty, hike, camp, visit historical and cultural sites, view and
photograph wildlife, and hunt and fish. The visitor industry continues to grow in Kodiak.
As is true elsewhere in Alaska, Kodiak's visitor industry is seasonal, with approximately 76% of all
visitors arriving during the summer months. The total number of visitors to Kodiak is
approximately 14,100 (does not include intra-state visitors).
Kodiak's share of the Southwest Alaska visitor market is approximately 31 % year round.
According to the Alaska Visitor Statistics Program, visitors to Kodiak and other Southwest Alaska
destinations tend to stay longer than the average visitor to the state, and are significantly more
likely to be repeat visitors. Additionally, visitors to Southwest Alaska typically spend more than
twice as much as the average visitor to other regions in Alaska. The average per person/per trip
expenditures by visitors to Southwest Alaska during summer 1993 was $1,367. Approximately
84% of this was spent on tours and recreation.
Citv Room Tax and Visitor Spendin
Year City Room Percent Change Total Yearly Visitor
Tax Collected Spending (estimate)
1991 $ 80,007 -15.1% $10,151,710
1992 $ 79,293 -0.89% $10,089,374
1993 $ 78,542 -0.95% $10,055,084
1994 $ 89,237 +13.6% $10,551,637
1995 $ 94,982 +6.4 $12,177,199
1996 $ 83,911 -11.7% $10,757,856
1997 $ 96,259 +14.7% $12,321,152
1998 $141,064* +31.8% $17,632,996
1999 $153,296' +8.7% $19,162,000
2000 $153,073" -.01% $19,134,125
Source: Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
includes Borough room tax collected
TIMBER INDUSTRY
The forest products industry is an important and growing segment of the Kodiak economy. The
Sitka spruce forested area of the Borough continues to expand from its initial occurrence on the
northern islands toward both the South and West. Due to the nature of the relatively young
emerging stands, the initial open-grown trees have less natural pruning and subsequently exhibit
more knots than would similar trees in mature stands or second growth stands with higher
volumes per acre. The stands now in place are relatively short in comparison to the more highly
developed stands of Southeast Alaska-130 feet as compared to 200 feet in total height. Second
growth stands that develop with natural regeneration following clear-cutting will produce more
recoverable volume per acre and higher sawlog grades in a shorter period of time than the
present stands contain.
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Approximately two-thirds of the timber recovered from the existing stands is grade 2 or better
sawlog material while the remainder is grades 3 and 4 sawlogs. Currently it is estimated that the
quantity of timber harvested within the Kodiak Island Borough is approximately 40 million board
feet per year, producing a total direct revenue (not including economic multipliers or secondary
business impacts) of $30 to $35 million per year. During 2000, the harvesters of this private
timber paid a severance tax of $112,822 to the Kodiak Island Borough.
Year Timber Industry
Gross Production Timber Severance
Taxes Collected
1992 $23.5 million $126,374
1993 $48.8 million $261,590
1994 $40.1 million $242,324
1995 $44.1 million $347,424
1996 $38.5 million $247,020
1997 $42.3 million $272,035
1998 $19.4 million $179,401
1999 $10.3 million $95,690
2000 $9.9 million $112,822
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
The Kodiak Island Borough is a major exporter of seafood and timber. Nevertheless, it is
very difficult to obtain accurate numbers on the value of exports originating in Kodiak
because very little product is exported directly from Kodiak. Most exports go first to
another Alaskan or Lower-48 port, and therefore appear in those export figures.
If one assumes that roughly 70% of Alaskan seafood is exported (export value of $1.9
billion divided by a total wholesale value of $2.6 billion), then Kodiak probably exports
about $136 million in seafood products (wholesale value of $194-million times 0.7). Add to
that about $9.9 million in timber products and the total value of Kodiak exports equals
approximately $146 million annually.
In 1998 the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board approved the Kodiak Island Borough's
application for a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The zone will primarily serve Alaska
Aerospace Development Corporation's Kodiak Launch Complex, but will also open up
many new trade and business opportunities for Kodiak Island.
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Kodiak State Airport is located approximately four miles southwest of downtown Kodiak.
The airport supports air carrier service for Kodiak in addition to serving as a regional hub
for several outlying communities.
The airport is owned by the U.S. Coast Guard, but leased to the State of Alaska. The
Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities operates and maintains all public and
revised 3rd quarter 2000 P9. 25
operational areas. Kodiak State Airport has three active runways, all with separate
instrument approaches. The longest runway (7-25 at 7,548') is the primary air carrier
runway. It has an instrument landing system/distance measuring equipment (ILS/DME)
approach. SERCO Management Services, Inc., under the auspices of the Federal
Aviation Administration, operates an air traffic control tower at the airport 15 hours per day.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The construction industry is an important part of Kodiak's economy. Several large
construction projects were completed during the last three years, including a new hospital
and 35 new units of senior, disabled and low-income housing, the Kodiak Launch
Complex, the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center, Wal-Mart, Blockbusters, an ongoing
Coast Guard housing project, and several new residential subdivisions.
Number of Building Permits, 1988 - 2000
250
Total
200
Commercial
150
100 Residential
50
0
DO O O r N C7 ~ In (O I~ OD O) O
00 00 ~ ~ O O O O ~ O O O O
O m O O ~ O ~ O ~ ~ O Q1 O
r T r T T r T T T N
Source: Kodiak Island Borou h
Dollar Value of Building Permits, 1988-2000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
m m~rcial
Residential
[O O) O N C~ V ~ c0 h a0 O) O
N 00 O m O m O W O O O O O
O m m O O m O O m O O O O
N
Source: Kodiak Island Borough
revised 3rd quarter 2000
pg. 26
CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional community information contact:
Kodiak Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1485
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
(907) 486-5557
Fax: (907) 486-7605
chamber@kodiak.ora
www.kodiak.ora
Kodiak Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
100 Marine Way
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
(907) 486-4782
Fax (907) 486-6545
kicvb@ptialaska.net
www.kodiak.ora
City of Kodiak
P.O. Box 1397
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-8636
Fax: (907) 486-8600
kodiakcl@ptialaska.net
www.city.kodiak.ak.us
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-5736
Fax: (907) 486-9374
info@kib.co.kodiak.ak
www.kib.co.kodiak.ak.us
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pg. 27