Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 965, settled in 1925.
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.
Households in Ninilchik have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2018. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 94% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Ninilchik break down as 77% from earthquakes and 12% from tsunamis.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The public schools here belong to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Its one school is below. Enrollment at Ninilchik’s public school: 107 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninilchik SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 107 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Among households in Ninilchik, 87% are owner-occupiers, against 69% in Alaska’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. The town’s typical rent comes in at $1,000 a month.
| 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
The biggest park or preserve is Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, at 391 acres. Count the trails in 4 parks and preserves and they come to 124 miles. In Ninilchik, the trail density is 0.6 miles per square mile.
| 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
Only 2 of the 42 Alaska towns we compare have a lower share of children under 18 than Ninilchik. People 65 and older are 25% of residents (14% statewide); children under 18 are 17% of residents (24% statewide). Alaska has nearly a third of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 30%.
| Ninilchik | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 17% | 24% | 22% |
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’s peak summer temperature stands at 61°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Ninilchik, 19% have been diagnosed with depression. Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Ninilchik. The town does better than the Alaska average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 14.
| 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.