Teller, Alaska
City · Population 240 · #96 in Alaska
About Teller
Teller is a tiny community in northwestern Alaska counting 240 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Teller is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.49 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 161 residents per square mile.
📰 Teller News Today
- IHS awards $65 million for water & sewer system in Teller The Nome Nugget · Apr 30
- Teller in line for piped water and sewer with $7M grant Alaska Public Media · May 8
- Teller, AK Weather Forecast | MSN Weather MSN · Aug 5
- Chinese plane makes unexpected landing in small Alaska community en route to Chile Alaska's News Source · Nov 20
- Letter: A grateful nod to a teller of Alaska’s tales Anchorage Daily News · May 6
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What Makes Teller Unique
- The only place in America named Teller — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in northwestern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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: 2+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏫 Schools in Teller
- James C. Isabell School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)240
Rank in state#96 of 149
Land area1.49 sq mi
Density161/sq mi
Coordinates65.2524, -166.3521