About Tetlin
Set in the central part of Alaska, Tetlin is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Tetlin is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 67.83 square miles.
📰 Tetlin News Today
- Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Travel Alaska · Jul 20
- Camping at Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov) · Mar 17
- Tetlin River Fire grows to 1,000 acres; firefighters still protecting Tetlin community Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jun 19
- An Alaska Native tribal council greenlit a gold mine. Some tribal members aren’t happy. Alaska Public Media · Dec 1
- Tetlin, AK Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tetlin Unique
- The only place in America named Tetlin — 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 Tetlin
- Tetlin School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area67.83 sq mi
Coordinates63.1819, -142.5044