Stony River, Alaska
CDP
About Stony River
Stony River, AK is a small unincorporated community located in central Alaska.
Officially, Stony River is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.17 square miles.
📰 Stony River News Today
- In 1974, Vietnam veteran Kenneth Deardorff moved to Alaska looking for work; 14 years later, he became th The Times of India · Aug 17
- Stony River school closed for second year in a row KYUK · Sep 26
- Alaska man charged with murder in connection to 2018 Stony River death Alaska's News Source · Dec 14
- Feb. 17, 2017 // Member Focus: Mike Warren, Anchorage Center NATCA · Feb 17
- Stony River murder Craig Medred · May 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stony River Unique
- The only place in America named Stony River — 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🏫 Schools in Stony River
- Gusty Michael School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area3.17 sq mi
Coordinates61.7927, -156.5906