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Platinum
Community Overview:
Platinum
Native Community Name:
Arviiq
Place Name Translation:
a particular type of dark stone used for whetstones
Indigenous Language:
Central Yup'ik
English Pronunciation:
Harbor Dock:
No
State Ferry:
No
Cargo Barge:
Yes
Road Connection:
No
Coastal:
Post Office:
Platinum Post Office
+ 1 (907) 979-8312
ANCSA Regional Corporation:
Calista Corporation
Native Regional Health Care:
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
ANCSA Regional Non-Profit:
Association of Village Council Presidents
School District:
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Healthcare Facility:
Platinum Clinic - Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
+1 (907) 979-8100
Library:
Disadvantaged Community:
Yes
No
Connected to National Highway System (NHS):
Yes
No
Access to Other Public Aviation Facilities:
Yes
No
Description:
Platinum relies heavily on air transportation for passengers and mail and cargo service. There are two gravel airstrips. A seaplane landing site is also available near Platinum, and barge services deliver goods twice a year. Boats, snowmobiles, and ATVs are used for local travel and subsistence activities. A 6.8-mile road to the south connects Platinum to the platinum ore fields of the Salmon River, but there is no road connection between Platinum and other areas of the State. A coastal trail connects Platinum with Goodnews Bay and Quinhagak and extends northward to Bethel. Additional trails connect Goodnews Bay southeast to Togiak, and north to Carter Creek, Indian River, and Jacksmith Creek, and to the Faro and Keno Creek area of the Arolik River.
DCCED Certified Population Counts
Year
Population
2019
48
2020
43
2021
59
2022
49
2023
52
2024
66
Community: Arviiq (Platinum)
Year Range: 2019-2024
School District Enrollment
Grade
Students
PreKindergarten
0
Kindergarten
1
FirstGrade
2
SecondGrade
0
ThirdGrade
0
FourthGrade
4
FifthGrade
0
SixthGrade
1
SeventhGrade
1
EighthGrade
0
NinthGrade
1
TenthGrade
0
EleventhGrade
0
TwelfthGrade
0
TotalEnrollmentK12
10
TotalEnrollmentPK12
10
Community: Arviiq (Platinum)
School Year: 2023/2024
Community Statistics
Community: Arviiq (Platinum)
Community: Arviiq (Platinum)
Community: Arviiq (Platinum)
Community: Arviiq (Platinum)
Data Sources: Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) Data Portal
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