City of Soldotna Statistics
Population:
3,807
Area:
7.5 square miles
Sales
Tax:
3% (City)
3%
(Borough)
Property Tax:
1.65 mills
(City)
11.6 mills
(Borough mill rate within Soldotna City limits)
Municipal Facilities & Utilities
Water
- 26 miles of main, 989 service connections, 837,000
gallons per day average consumption, 217 fire
hydrants
Sanitary Sewer
- 22 miles of main, 1,106 service connections, 570,000
gallons per day average treated at a single treatment plant.
Soldotna Municipal Airport
Soldotna Police Department
- 1 police station, 12 officers and staff
Soldotna Sports Center
and Conference Center
Soldotna Public Library
Parks
and Campgrounds - 2 campgrounds and 9 parks, total
acreage 394.34
Streets - 37.29 miles
(for street names and linear footage see Soldotna Municipal
Code Section 12.11.020, Road Maintenance Service
Area----Streets Included)
Climate:
Soldotna
experiences mild summers and relatively warm winters for its
northern latitude. January temperatures range from 6° F to 24°
F, while July temperatures average from 45 to 66° F. Annual
precipitation averages 17.4 inches.
Location:
The City
of Soldotna sits approximately 10 miles inland from the shores
of Cook Inlet. The Kenai River runs through the City on its
way to empty into Cook Inlet. To the east of the City lies the
community of Sterling and the Kenai mountains. To the south
are the communities of Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Ninilchik, and
Anchor Point and the City of Homer. To the west lies the City
of Kenai and to the northwest, the community of Nikiski.
The Kenai River is an important landmark and economic mainstay
for the City. The river is famous for its trophy size king
salmon, and its silver salmon, red salmon, and Dolly Varden.
In addition, migratory birds and other waterfowl make the
river and its surrounding wetlands their home. Soldotna is
home to many other types of wildlife, including moose, bears,
caribou, and birds.
How to
Dress:
It is
wisest to wear layered clothing during your visit. You can
find yourself warm one minute and in need of a sweater the
next. For summer be sure to pack a sweater and a coat. A water
resistant coat is good if you plan to camp or fish. Clothing
tends to be more on the casual side. If you are visiting in
the fall or winter, bring a warm coat, hat, gloves, and boots.
Industry:
Commercial
Fishing
Oil and Gas
Tourism
Service and Retail
Major
Employers:
Central
Peninsula General Hospital
Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District
Fred Meyer Retail Store
Safeway Store
Kenai Peninsula College
City of
Soldotna
Attractions:
Soldotna
Historical Society Museum/Post Office
Kenai Wildlife Refuge
Fishing on the Kenai River
Hiking/Berry Picking
Rodeo Grounds
Campgrounds
Little League Ball Games
Golf Course
Bowling Alley
Roller Skating Rink
Soldotna Sports Center - Ice Skating Rink
Attractions:
A library,
visitor center, sports center, police department, schools,
fire protection, senior center and hospital. The community has
two swimming pools located at the two respective high schools.
Soldotna is home to several radio stations. Bed & Breakfasts
and hotels are located close to fishing.
Camping:
The City
of Soldotna owns Centennial Park and Swiftwater Campgrounds.
Located on the Kenai River they are prime spots to get in a
little fishing. Centennial Park has a boat ramp and a Fishwalk
for easy access to the Kenai River. Rotary Park is handicap
accessible.
Schools:
K-Beach
Elementary 907-262-1463
Soldotna
Elementary 907-262-4919
Redoubt
Elementary 907-262-9006
Soldotna
Middle School 907-262-4344
Soldotna High
School 907-262-7411
Kenai
Peninsula College 907-262-0300
Skyview High
School 907-260-2300
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