Aniak, Alaska

About Aniak

Set in the central part of Alaska, Aniak is a tiny community, home to 492 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Aniak is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.13 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 80 residents per square mile.

📰 Aniak News Today

• New fire near Aniak, minimal fire activity this morning Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jul 6
• Ice Moves Out of Aniak NASA Science (.gov) · May 14
• Aniak's Wayne Morgan says career in public service has prepared him to represent Bush Alaska in state Senate KYUK · Apr 7
• Research team seeks answers from a changing river Geophysical Institute · May 28
• Aniak River Shutting Down To King Salmon Fishing Alaska Sporting Journal · Jun 3

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What Makes Aniak Unique

• The only place in America named Aniak — 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.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏫 Schools in Aniak

• Aniak Jr/Sr High School
• Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary

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

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