Cantwell, Alaska
CDP
About Cantwell
Cantwell, AK is a small unincorporated community located in central Alaska.
Officially, Cantwell is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 119.02 square miles.
📰 Cantwell News Today
- Funnel cloud sighting in Interior Alaska prompts social media stir Alaska's News Source · Jul 5
- BLM conveys lands near Cantwell to Ahtna, Inc., Bureau of Land Management (.gov) · May 11
- Rare Alaska Funnel Cloud on Independence Day cimss/ssec · Jul 6
- Tornado in Alaska? Video shows rare funnel cloud in remote landscape AccuWeather · Jul 7
- Funnel cloud sighting in Interior Alaska prompts social media stir Alaska's News Source · Jul 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cantwell Unique
- The only place in America named Cantwell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 119.02 sq mi of land — bigger than many US counties' seats.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- 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
- 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 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cantwell
- Jam Jam's Spot — american
- Parks Hwy BBQ
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Cantwell
- Cantwell School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area119.02 sq mi
Coordinates63.4114, -148.7496