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A town of 965, settled in 1925.
Ninilchik’s July high is 61°F, where Alaska’s towns sit at 66°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a higher median age than Ninilchik. 25% of the land in Ninilchik is conserved, above both the Alaska town median (15%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord Chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ninilchik has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1917.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ninilchik is unincorporated, so Kenai Peninsula Borough and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Ninilchik.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninilchik SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 107 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
The typical Ninilchik home is worth about $214,000, about the same as a year ago, 46% below the Alaska typical home. 87% of Ninilchik households own their home. Only 2 of the 42 Alaska towns we compare have a lower median rent than Ninilchik.
| Ninilchik | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,000 a month | $1,406 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
124 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, at 391 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kenai Wilderness | 0.5 mi | 276 |
| 2. Kenai National Wildlife Refuge | — | 391 |
| 3. Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
People 65 and older are 25% of residents (14% statewide); children under 18 are 17% of residents (24% statewide). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Alaska.
| Ninilchik | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 28% | 29% |
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.4 points. Across Alaska, 47.5% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 73% are men (AK 51%).
| Ninilchik | AK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.9% | 13.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.6% | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.9% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.6% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.8% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.3% | 28.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.1% | 24% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.6% | 11.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Ninilchik has chilly, snowy winters and cool summers. The January low in Ninilchik is 18°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
47% of adults have high blood pressure in Ninilchik. Only 3 of the 42 Alaska towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Ninilchik. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Ninilchik.
| Ninilchik | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Ninilchik | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.4% | 17.6% |
| Fewer adults lacking emotional support | 21.2% | 25.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.3% | 5.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Ninilchik; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Ninilchik residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Alaska.
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Ninilchik (Dena'ina: Niqnalchint, Russian: Нинильчик, Alaskan Russian: N'in'íl'chik) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ninilchik had a population of 845. It is considered an Alaska Native village under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. In the 1970s, villagers formed the Ninilchik Native Association Incorporated. Later the Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC) was established as the government of Alaska Natives in this area. The Alaska Native people of Ninilchik have ancestors of Aleut and Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) descent, as well as some Dena'ina. Many also include Russian ancestors, from a couple of men who settled he…
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Ninilchik has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.