Anderson, Alaska

About Anderson

Anderson, AK is a tiny community located in northern Alaska, home to 177 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Anderson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 42.2 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 4 residents per square mile.

📰 Anderson News Today

• Anderson evac downgraded to ‘Set’ Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jun 23
• Anderson achieves All-American honors in discus at USATF Junior Olympics Alaska Sports Report · Aug 6
• Anderson under evacuation orders as lightning sparks Interior Alaska wildfires Alaska Public Media · Jun 22
• Interior Alaska city of Anderson remains under wildfire evacuation orders for 3rd day Anchorage Daily News · Jun 21
• City of Anderson issued Wildfire evacuation Alaska's News Source · Jun 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Anderson Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Anderson — but the Alaska one has a character all its own.
• 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: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Anderson

• Clear Sky Lodge — american
• Fireweed Roadhouse

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Anderson

• Anderson School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Anderson

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