Lime Village, Alaska

Lime (Tanaina: Hek'dichen Hdakaq')[4] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States.

In July 2008, Lime Village gained notoriety [5] when it was reported that their gasoline prices were more than double of the already-high national average of over $4/gallon with Lime Village selling regular unleaded gasoline at $8.55/gallon.

The high prices were considered ironic considering that Alaska is one of the main suppliers of oil in the United States, but have the highest state average due to scattered villages throughout Alaska such as Lime Village making it difficult to transport oil and other goods.

The Lime Village School, formerly operated by the Iditarod Area School District,[10] closed in 2007,[11] when the enrollment of six students failed to meet the state-mandated minimum of ten students.

The lack of access to local schooling has increased urban migration, though many migrants continue to spend summers in the village.

Bethel Census Area map