St. Jacob's Church · National Register of Historic Places
Napaskiak’s story
55 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1990.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1971Napaskiak is settled
NapaskiakAK
A town of 486, settled in 1971.
Photo: Lowe Related names: Schwan, transmitter , Jet, creator · Public domain
Population
486
2025 Census estimate · −4.5% since 2020
Median home value
$47K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
21.1
years
Land area
4 sq mi
Is Napaskiak a good place to live?
Napaskiak’s average trip to work is 4 minutes, against 21 minutes in Alaska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Napaskiak. Napaskiak’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, where Alaska’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4. St. Jacob's Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Napaskiak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
486 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Napaskiak: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Napaskiak, and how to reach them.
PowerAlaska Village Elec Coop65.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNapaskiak West Water System5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Napaskiak’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereAbsentee and Petition OfficeState of Alaska; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9955999559 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 Napaskiak.
Natural hazards
Napaskiak faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 99% of U.S. communities.
1risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Napaskiak’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Lower Kuskokwim School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z. John Williams Memorial SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 132 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Napaskiak, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Napaskiak has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. Napaskiak’s July high is 64°F.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–16°
Spring21–37°
Summer47–62°
Fall26–38°
Sep 22
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Outdoors
Napaskiak has set aside 10.8% of its land for conservation
3.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
10.8%conserved
10.8%
conserved · 212 of 1,961 acres
3.1 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
More of Napaskiak’s adults say their health is fair or poor than in the typical Alaska or U.S. town
37% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Napaskiak. Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Napaskiak. 22% of adults report frequent physical distress in Napaskiak.
| Napaskiak | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 18% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Alaska
1 better6 too close to call25 worse
| What stands out | Napaskiak | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.2% | 7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 47.8% | 14.3% |
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
8.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Napaskiak
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About Napaskiak
City in Alaska, United States
Napaskiak (Central Yupik: Napaskiaq) is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Napaskiak had a population of 509.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1971
- Area
- 4.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Area code
- 99559
Questions about Napaskiak
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Napaskiak, AK a good place to live?
Napaskiak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.