Scammon Bay April 1986, 1986
Scammon Bay’s story
75 years in pictures
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- 1951Scammon Bay is settled
Scammon BayAK
A town of 574, settled in 1951.
Photo: AnnWieland · Public domain
Population
574
2025 Census estimate · −5% since 2020
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
17.6
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Scammon Bay a good place to live?
Scammon Bay’s average trip to work is 4 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 share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Scammon Bay. Scammon Bay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
574 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 Scammon Bay: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Scammon Bay, and how to reach them.
PowerAlaska Village Elec Coop65.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterScammon Bay Water System6 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Scammon Bay’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 code9966299662 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 Scammon Bay.
Natural hazards
Cold waves leads a very low hazard risk in Scammon Bay
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 100% of U.S. communities.
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FEMA risk score
Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Scammon Bay stands out in Alaska and nationally: a larger share of its adults say their health is fair or poor
37% of Scammon Bay adults say their health is fair or poor, against 18% in Alaska’s towns and 19% across U.S. towns. 25% of adults report frequent mental distress in Scammon Bay. Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Scammon Bay.
| Scammon Bay | 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 better5 too close to call26 worse
| What stands out | Scammon Bay | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.6% | 7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 45.9% | 13.5% |
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
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About Scammon Bay
City in Alaska, United States
Scammon Bay (Central Yupik: Marayaarmiut) is a city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Scammon Bay had a population of 600.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1967
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- ZIP code
- 99662
- Area code
- 99662
Questions about Scammon Bay
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Scammon Bay, AK a good place to live?
Scammon Bay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.