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VenetieAK

A town settled in 1939, now home to 76 people.

Population

Census survey, 2020–24

Is Venetie a good place to live?

Venetie’s median age is 22.6 years, against 36.6 years in Alaska’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among 42 Alaska towns, just one has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Venetie. The biggest park or preserve is Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, at 26 acres. Venetie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

76 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Getting set up

Moving to Venetie: who provides what

Venetie is unincorporated, so Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerAlaska Village Elec Coop65.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterVenetie Water System2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4

Trash & county servicesYukon-Koyukuk Census AreaYukon-Koyukuk Census Area provides services here

SchoolsYukon Flats 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 code9978199781 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 Venetie.

Health

Venetie stands out in Alaska and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent mental distress

16% of Venetie adults binge drink. Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Venetie. Two figures for adults in the town: 33% smoke cigarettes, 17% have diabetes. Against the Alaska average, Venetie comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 22.

	Venetie	Alaska towns	U.S. towns
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)	34%	18%	19%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)	33%	16%	14%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	17%	8.8%	12%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)	22%	16%	17%

32 measures vs. Alaska

1 better9 too close to call22 worse

What stands out	Venetie	AK
Fewer adults who have had cancer	5.8%	7%
More adults facing food insecurity	39.1%	14.3%

2 of 3

care shortages: dental, mental health

Full pageVenetie’s health reportOpen the page

Everyday habitsMore smokers Hospitals & doctors nearbyHospitals & doctors nearby How adults are doingMore adults in fair or poor health Every CDC estimateBetter than AK on 1 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Schools

The schools Venetie’s kids attend

Its one school is below. Public schools: the Yukon Flats School District.

School	Level	Students	Letter
John Fredson SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12	Grades PK–12	32	C⁻

Full pageVenetie’s schools pageOpen the page

The districtsYukon Flats School District Every school1 school · John Fredson School Questions“Are Venetie’s schools good?”

NCES · EDFacts

Natural hazards

Venetie has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves

Federal disaster aid has reached households in Venetie once, in 2023. Compared with 51% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. 78% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by avalanches at 11%.

51risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Cold wavesAvalanchesWildfire

federal disasters paid out here

Full pageVenetie’s hazards pageOpen the page

What it facesModerate risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters1 federal disaster · Paid out in Venetie Get ready7.2 events a year, on average · Ready for cold waves

FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

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