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About Pelican
City in Alaska, United StatesPelican (Tlingit: K'udeis'x̱'e) is a small town in the northwestern part of Chichagof Island in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Pelican was founded in 1938 by fish buyer Charlie Raatikainen who established the town as a business venture to support his fish processing company. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 88, down from 163 at the 2000 census. As of the newest 2020 census, Pelican has a total population of 98 people.
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Health in Pelican
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Pelican
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Pelican
Full climate →Pelican has chilly, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 60°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 112 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Pelican
All Pelican schools →School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES). Ratings are from neighbors.