Kasilof, Alaska
CDP
About Kasilof
Set in the central part of Alaska, Kasilof is a small unincorporated community.
Kasilof holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 10.43 square miles.
📰 Kasilof News Today
- Juvenile charged after man set on fire at Kasilof cabin, troopers say Your Alaska Link · Aug 10
- Kasilof man dies of injuries suffered in Sterling Highway crash last week Anchorage Daily News · Aug 3
- Kasilof man dies days after Sterling Highway crash Alaska's News Source · Aug 3
- Kasilof River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery Area Expanded Alaska Native News · Jun 25
- MY TURN: Science on Alaskan fisheries must adapt — not disappear Juneau Empire · May 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kasilof Unique
- The only place in America named Kasilof — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kasilof
- Jersey Subs — sandwich
- Rocky's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kasilof Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kasilof
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kasilof
- Tustumena Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area10.43 sq mi
Coordinates60.3195, -151.2328