Holy Cross, Alaska
City · Population 171 · #109 in Alaska
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About Holy Cross
Holy Cross is a tiny community in central Alaska with an estimated population of 171.
Holy Cross holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 29.18 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 6 residents per square mile.
📰 Holy Cross News Today
- Seven different Crusaders score in men’s ice hockey’s win over Alaska Anchorage Holy Cross Athletics · Nov 20
- Governor Dunleavy amends May 11 disaster declaration to include additional areas - alaska-native-news.com alaska-native-news.com · May 23
- Yukon River breakup floods Holy Cross as Russian Mission remains under flood warning KYUK · May 19
- A moose hunt on the Innoko River, Alaska Daily Kos · Oct 14
- Men’s ice hockey completes weekend sweep of Air Force Holy Cross Athletics · Nov 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Holy Cross Unique
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Part of the fabric of Alaska — one of 355 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
🏫 Schools in Holy Cross
- Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)171
Rank in state#109 of 149
Land area29.18 sq mi
Density6/sq mi
Coordinates62.1851, -159.8588