Alaska Village Electric Cooperative

Grayling Facts

Community Profile

• Current Population: 174                                                 
• Federally-recognized tribe
• Incorporation Type: 2nd Class City
• # of Consumers:  79
• Total Generating Capacity (kw):  546

Community Facilities

• Water is derived from an infiltration gallery, treated, stored and piped throughout the community. Most homes are connected to the piped water and sewer system
• Electricity is provided by AVEC
• One school (Iditarod Area Schools)
• Local health clinic in Grayling; sub-regional clinic in Aniak
• Emergency Services have river and air access
• Gravel runway

Economy

Grayling's economy is heavily dependent on subsistence activities, and employment is found primarily in seasonal work. Nine residents hold commercial fishing permits. Subsistence activities include fishing, hunting, trapping, gathering and gardening. Salmon, moose, black bear, small game and waterfowl are utilized.

Culture and Activities

A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Organized Village of Grayling. The population of the community consists of 91.8% Alaska Native or part Native. The population of Grayling is comprised of Holikachuk and Ingalik Indians. Subsistence activities are import to villagers' livelihoods. The sale of alcohol is banned in the village. Skiffs are used for transportation up and down the river during summer. Every other year Grayling is a checkpoint on the annual 1,049 mile Iditarod sled dog race.

Climate

• Continental climate
• Long, cold winters and relatively warm summers
• Temperature extremes range between -60 to 87 F
• Snowfall averages 110 in/yr
• Precipitation averages 21 in/yr
• The Yukon River is ice-free from June through October

Community Weather

   Broken clouds, 48°F