Allakaket, Alaska
City · Population 171 · #108 in Alaska
About Allakaket
Allakaket, AK is a tiny community located in northern Alaska with an estimated population of 171.
Officially, Allakaket is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.83 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 11 residents per square mile.
📰 Allakaket News Today
- Smokejumpers reach 30% containment on Siruk Fire northwest of Allakaket Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jul 3
- Smokejumpers Catch New Fire Northwest of Allakaket Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jul 2
- Rain helps slow Interior Alaska wildfires near Wiseman and Allakaket Your Alaska Link · Jul 14
- Flooding in Interior Alaska causes evacuations, compromised sanitation Alaska's News Source · Sep 4
- Siruk Fire northwest of Allakaket 50% contained Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jul 4
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What Makes Allakaket Unique
- The only place in America named Allakaket — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in northern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Allakaket
- Allakaket School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)171
Rank in state#108 of 149
Land area15.83 sq mi
Density11/sq mi
Coordinates66.5419, -152.5830