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ManokotakAK

451 people live in this town, settled in 1950.

Population

451

2025 Census estimate · −7.6% since 2020

Is Manokotak a good place to live?

Manokotak’s average commute is 8 minutes, below both Alaska’s towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a lower typical rent than Manokotak. 39% of the land in Manokotak is conserved, above both Alaska’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, at 6,053 acres. Manokotak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

451 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Clark's Point · 16 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Manokotak: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Manokotak, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerManokotak Power CompanyEIAHIFLD · EIA

WaterManokotak Water System5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Manokotak’s trash rules yet

SchoolsSouthwest Region School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Alaska you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 30 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereAbsentee and Petition OfficeState of Alaska; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025

ZIP code9962899628 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Manokotak.

Outdoors

Protected land: nearly a third of Manokotak

Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 0.8 miles.

39.3%conserved

39.3%

conserved · 27,134 of 68,957 acres

0.8 mi

of trails · 0 per sq mi

Biggest places to walk	Trails	Acres
1. Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge	—	6,053

Full pageManokotak’s outdoors pageOpen the page

Trail map0.8 miles of trail, mapped Pick a walk6,053 acres · Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Conserved land39.3% conserved · 27,134 acres protected Questions“Where can I hike in Manokotak?”

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Schools

The schools Manokotak’s kids attend

Its one school is below. 139 students attend Manokotak’s public school.

School	Level	Students	Letter
Manokotak SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12	Grades PK–12	139	D

Full pageManokotak’s schools pageOpen the page

The districtsSouthwest Region School District Every school1 school · Manokotak School Questions“Are Manokotak’s schools good?”

NCES · EDFacts

Natural hazards

Very low risk in Manokotak, with cold waves at the top

Compared with 94% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Manokotak is lower. 89% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves.

6risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Cold waves

Full pageManokotak’s hazards pageOpen the page

What it facesVery low risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters4 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready2.6 events a year, on average · Ready for cold waves

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

Manokotak stands out in Alaska and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor

In Manokotak, 23% of adults report frequent mental distress. Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Manokotak. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Manokotak is ahead of Alaska on 1 and behind on 24.

	Manokotak	Alaska towns	U.S. towns
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)	31%	18%	19%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)	31%	16%	14%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)	23%	16%	17%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	20%	13%	14%