NewhalenAK
A town of 122. Public schools that outperform most of Alaska.
What makes Newhalen stand out
The thing Newhalen does most differently from other towns.
122 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Newhalen’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newhalen. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Newhalen has cold winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 65°, a January night drops to 12°.
Typical low → high °F
Newhalen’s public schools outperform 37% of Alaska districts
The public schools Newhalen’s kids attend trail 63% of Alaska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhalen School | PK–12 | 83 | C |
How healthy Newhalen is
Newhalen beats the Alaska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Newhalen | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.7% | 7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 28.9% | 14.3% |
0% of Newhalen is conserved land
11 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Newhalen
City in Alaska, United States
Newhalen (Central Yupik: Nuuriileng; Denaʼina: Nughilen) is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 168.
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- Population
- 168
- Area
- 8.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 62 ft