Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 57 min5:21 am – 12:18 amShortest day (Dec 21): 5 h 48 min10:52 am – 4:40 pm
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People332 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 25.372 householdsMedian household income $49,375Median rent $1,021 a month75% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting28.8% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 99 employedMain industries: education and health care 34%, public administration 19%, construction 14%Average commute 5 minutes1% drive alone, 25% walk or cycle, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher79% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 8%, other languages 92%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Nearby landmarksEek Pointcape · 7.3 miEenayarak Riverriver · 7.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Earthquakes3 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.4 on 23 Feb 201312 mi away, near Eek, AlaskaMost recent: magnitude 3.6 on 3 Apr 201816 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBethel Census Area, AK, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Internet at home75% of households have a broadband subscription17% have cable, fibre or DSL58% rely on a mobile data plan alone25% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterEek Water Systemserves 280 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Aug 2022: surface water treatment, treatment technique114 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation15 ft5 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
