Eagle River Alaska
Eagle River Alaska
Information provided courtesy of the Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce.
Chugiak-Eagle River is a community under the municipal government of Anchorage. The community has experienced very rapid growth over the past twenty years with the population almost doubling between 1980 and 1990 from 12,858 to 25,324. The 2000 population is 29,915--an 18 percent growth rate in the past decade. The estimated population mid decade - 2005 - is approximately 35,000.
According to the 2000 census, median age for our residents in 34.2 years which is slightly older than Alaska as a state and slightly younger the United States as a whole. Approximately 66.5% of our population is married. Fifty-three percent work in the private sector. In addition, this is a well educated community with 36.8% of the population with college degrees compared to Alaska at 24.7% and the United States at 24.4%.
The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce supports economic development and economic diversity that complements the community oriented nature of this area. Our business community is largely service/retail oriented. However, the surrounding scenic state park land, offers many opportunities for tourism development to complement the growing visitor industry in the state of Alaska.
COST OF LIVING INDEX
COST OF LIVING INDEX Since the Chugiak-Eagle River community is within the boundaries of the Municipality of Anchorage. ACCRA Cost of Living Index for Anchorage will be used to indicate relative prices. With the national average at 100, below are seven indicators.*
GROCERY-125.2 HOUSING-122.6 UTILITIES - 88.2 TRANSPORTATION-102.0 HEALTH CARE: 135.1 MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES: 121.1 ALL ITEMS INDEX: 117.4 *Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index First Quarter 2006
LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE & SERVICES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE & SERVICES
As a part of the Municipality of Anchorage, this community has two representatives who sit with nine other members on the Anchorage Municipal Assembly. Our representatives are responsible for advocating community interests and needs as well as dealing with a wide array of area-wide municipal issues.
Neighborhood community councils are very active in Chugiak-Eagle River reviewing issues related to planning and zoning, recreation, roads, public safety and education. Councils include Birchwood, Chugiak, Eagle River, Eagle River Valley, Eklutna and Southfork. Their boundaries are delineated geographically and maps can be obtained by calling the Federation of Community Councils at 277-1977.
The Chugiak-Eagle River community has local jurisdiction over two government services: Parks & Recreation and Roads. Representatives from each of five community councils make up the Eagle River/Chugiak Parks & Recreation Board and the Chugiak, Birchwood, Eagle River, Rural Road Service Area Board of Supervisors. Annually, these boards decide policies, budget and bond issues affecting local service delivery.
Most city service offices are located in Anchorage. Chugiak-Eagle River does have the following local offices available: Parks & Recreation, Road Service, Health, Fire and Police.
The Anchorage Fire Department staffs Station 11 in downtown Eagle River. Outside their jurisdiction, The Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department and the Southfork Volunteer Fire Department (under the direction of the Anchorage Fire Department) deliver fire and emergency services to the more rural areas.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Anchorage School District provides public education for the Chugiak-Eagle River community. The District's main offices are located in Anchorage and can be reached at 742-4000. There are ten public schools in the Chugiak-Eagle River area serving the needs of our youth.
• Alpenglow Elementary 742-3300
• Birchwood Elementary 742-3450
• Chugiak Elementary 742-3400
• Eagle Academy 742-3025
• Eagle River Elementary 742-3000
• Fire Lake Elementary 742-3350
• Homestead Elementary 742-3550
• Ravenwood Elementary 742-3250
• Gruening Middle School 742-3600
• Mirror Lake Middle School 742-3500
• Chugiak High School 742-3050
• Eagle River High School 742-2700
For Home Schooling Information - contact the Iditarod School District - Distance Learning Center at 694-6100.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Private schools are also available in the community. The following are offering programs:
• Birchwood Community Church 688-2228
• Eagle River Christian Academy 694-4602
• St. John's Community School 696-3920
PRESCHOOLS For the younger set, the following preschools are currently listed in the area:
• Bright Beginnings 694-4910
• Chugiak Children's Services (Headstart) 688-2660
• Fire Lake Preschool 694-8911
• Joan's Preschool Activities 694-7577
• Joy Child Care & Preschool 694-2755
• Little Lambs Preschool 694-9873
• Children's Montessori School 694-3454
• My Favorite Preschool 696-4900
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NONPROFIT RECREATIONAL, SPECIAL INTERESTS
AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
A variety of nonprofit organizations provide for youth and adult recreation, special interest, community service and social service in Chugiak-Eagle River. Some of the more popular programs include:
Alaska Equine Rescue 694-2741
Alaska Fine Arts Academy - art, dance, music 694-8909
Alaska Moving Arts Center - Karate & Dance 694-8915
Alpine Alternatives 561-6655
American Legion 688-2354
Barrier Free Camp 688-5571
Birchwood Recreational & Shooting Park 688-2809 or 688-3967
Boy Scouts - Western Alaska Council 337-9547
Boys & Girls Club, Eagle River Branch 694-5437
Camp Fire Central Office - Alaska Council 279-3551
CCS Early Learning Chugiak - Headstart 688-2660
Chugach Mountain Quilter's Guild
Chugiak Area Business Association 688-8500
Chugiak Dog Mushers Association 689-7899
Chugiak Lions Club 688-0103
Chugiak Senior Center 688-2677
Chugiak Youth Sports Association 694-6559
Basketball & Soccer (indoor & outdoor)
Chugiak-Eagle River Bed & Breakfast Assoc. 694-6787
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce 694-4702
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation 694-4702
Chugiak-Eagle River Historical Society 688-2548
Chugiak-Eagle River Nordic Ski Club
Chugiak-Eagle River Jr. Nordic Ski Club
Chugiak-Eagle River Parks & Rec 694-2011
Chugiak-Eagle River Street Maintenance 694-3487
Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department 688-2686 (non emergency)
Civil Air Patrol 688-4995
Down Syndrome Alaska Chapter 694-2545
Eagle River Elks 694-3557
Eagle River Fencing Club 694-7130
Eagle River Food Pantry (Food Bank) 694-5753
Eagle River Lions 694-9123
Eagle River Masonic Lodge http://www.alaska-mason.org
Eagle River Rotary http://www.bodymap.com/Rotary
Eagle's Lodge Aerie 4174 688-4085
Eklutna Village Historical Park May 15-Sept 15 688-6026
Focus Inc. - respite care 688-0282
Friends of Eagle River Nature Center 694-2108
Girl Scouts - Susitna Council 248-2250
Knik Little League 689-7910
Mustang Hockey Association 694-7849
Obedience Training Club of Chugiak 688-6822
Our Redeemer Food Pantry 689-7636
Pop Warner - Football 694-7850
Pregnancy Resource Center 694-1747
Sleeping Lady Mountain Lions 694-9123
South Fork Volunteer Fire Department (contact through AFD)
Stride 688-1068
VFW Post 9785 694-2739
Volunteers of America 694-3336
DMV Registration :
The Division of Motor Vehicles titles motor vehicles, including trailers and mobile homes; registers motor vehicles, including trailers, snow vehicles, powered and non-powered boats, and All Terrain Vehicles; and licenses drivers statewide. The Division serves most of the Alaska adult population over 16 years of age by providing evidence of motor vehicle ownership and by issuing driver licenses to those qualified. Contact number for DMV is 269-5551.*
*DMV Web Site: http://www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/ADMIN/dmv/
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Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Hospital in Anchorage, and Alaska Native Medical Center provide hospital services for the Chugiak-Eagle River community with a travel time of approximately 20 to 25 minutes. With the exception of the Municipal Women Infant & Children Services providing supplemental food for women infants and children on a need basis, the private sector provides almost all health care needs in Chugiak-Eagle River. Our directory lists health care professionals in the following fields: physicians, dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, counselors, nurse practitioners, and opticians.
