Northway, Alaska
CDP
About Northway
Northway is a small unincorporated community in central Alaska.
Officially, Northway is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 242.41 square miles.
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Alaska news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Northway Unique
- The only place in America named Northway — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 242.41 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 24 miles.
🏫 Schools in Northway
- Walter Northway School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area242.41 sq mi
Coordinates63.0008, -141.5413
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now5°F
ConditionsMostly Clear
Wind5 mph
Source: National Weather Service