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Nanwalek, AK
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
Population
199
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
0
Nanwalek and its ZIP codes
Nanwalek at a glance
- Nanwalek is about 18 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Nanwalek, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Nanwalek.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,145
21,722 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,429
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$700M
FY 2026, $11,898 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nanwalek, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
43
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
288
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
62° / 21°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nanwalek, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
27.6%
U.S. 12.8% +14.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Nanwalek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port GrahamCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.4 |
| SeldoviaCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Seldovia VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 18.2 |
| HomerCity | 26 mi | 13.8 |
| Diamond RidgeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 42.4 |
| KachemakCity | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| Halibut CoveCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nanwalek, AK in?
- Nanwalek is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Nanwalek, AK?
- About 199 people live in Nanwalek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nanwalek?
- Nearby places include Port Graham (2.8 mi), Seldovia (10 mi), Seldovia Village (12 mi), Homer (26 mi), Diamond Ridge (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023