Kiana

Katyaak

Kiana is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 361, down from 388 in 2000. Kiana, meaning where three rivers meet, was founded several centuries ago.

Year Incorporated

1964

Community Type

2nd Class City

Federally Recognized Tribe

Native Village of Kiana

Population (2020)

447

Median Age (2016-2020)

23.4

Percent Alaska Native / American Indian alone or in combination (2016-2020)

94%

Average Household Size (2016-2020)

5.81

Fuel Cost (2022)

$7.98/gallon (Gasoline)
$7.73/gallon (Heating Oil)

Median Household Income (2016-2020)

$54,063

Denali Commission Distressed Community (2018)

Yes

Electric Utility

Alaska Village Electric Corporation

Water System

Circ

Wastewater System

Gravity

Landfill Class

III

Road Access

Air Access

Gravel Airport

Runway 1

3,400 ft x 100 ft

Dock/Port

Yes

Barge Access

Seasonal

Top Employers

Kiana High School

20-49

Ravn Air

5-9

Kiana Clinic

5-9

City of Kiana

5-9

Maniilaq Association

5-9

Number of Active Business Licenses (2019)

Kiana School:

Grades

Pre K-12

Enrollment

123

Year Built

1979

BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

Delores Barr

Seat C - Kivalina, Noatak, Baird Mountains, Kiana, and Noorvik

Austin Swan, Sr.

Seat B- Kivalina, Noatak, Baird Mountains, Kiana & Noorvik

P.O. Box 50047 Kivalina, AK 99750

Elmer Armstrong Jr.

Seat A- Kivalina, Noatak, Baird Mountains, Kiana & Noorvik

P.O. Box 104 Noorvik, AK 99763

Kiana