McGrath, Alaska

About McGrath

Set in the central part of Alaska, McGrath is a tiny community counting 284 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, McGrath is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 43.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 7 residents per square mile.

📰 McGrath News Today

• Red Flag Warnings issued for McGrath and surrounding areas Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jun 26
• DFFP Responds to Vanderpool Fire 9 Miles East of McGrath Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jun 21
• Eye on the Trail: McGrath Award and Wednesday Morning Iditarod · Mar 11
• After Sitka doctor is convicted of assaulting patients, a former Ketchikan colleague comes forward Alaska Public Media · Apr 1
• Iditarod leaders take rest as pack pushes through McGrath Alaska's News Source · Mar 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes McGrath 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in McGrath

• Iditarod Trail Roadhouse

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in McGrath

• McGrath School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of McGrath

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