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Community Data Summary

Trapper Creek

Overview

Geography

Borough/Census area Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Energy region (AEA) Railbelt
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Alaska Native Regional Corporation
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Latitude, Longitude 62.3166667, -150.2313889
Connected to Road System or Marine Highway? Yes

Population and Employment

Details
Population (2017) 433
Residents age 16 and over (2016) 410
Residents employed (2016) 152
Unemployment insurance claimants (2016) 42
Population by Age and Sex 2000 2010

Education

Enrollment by School
Number of Schools 1 Total Enrollment 25

Election Districts

House Districts 10
Senate Districts E

Fuel Prices

Diesel

Details
Retail $3.09 per gallon – No. 1, AHFC/DCRA Aug 2018
History

Propane

Details
Retail $4.00 per gallon – AHFC/DCRA Aug 2018
History

Electricity

Utility

Utilities Matanuska Electric Association, Southfork Hydro, LLC, Enerdyne, LLC
PCE status PCE Ineligible
Service area Big Lake, Buffalo Soapstone, Butte, Chase, Chickaloon, Chugiak, Eagle River, Eklutna, Farm Loop, Fishhook, Gateway, Glacier View, Houston, Knik River, Knik-Fairview, Lake Louise, Lakes, Lazy Mountain, Meadow Lakes, Palmer, Petersville, Point MacKenzie, Susitna North, Sutton-Alpine, Talkeetna, Tanaina, Trapper Creek, Wasilla, Willow
Note: The data in the Electricity section are for the entire service area.

Rates

Details
Residential Rate $0.15 per kWh (average), 2013

Production

2013
Details
Net Generation: Total 3,725 MWh
Hydro 3,725 MWh

Sales, Revenue and Customers

2013
Details
Customer Type Sales Revenue Customers
Residential 452,533 MWh $68,393,000 54,900
Commercial 271,422 MWh $34,068,000 3,761
Other 0 MWh $0 0

Alaska Affordable Energy Model

Climate

Heat Degree Days 10541.610

Goals

Community Goals
Regional Goals

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