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Big Lake, AK

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Population
3,585
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
169 ft
Median Home Value
$298,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$81,406
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in AlaskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlaskaNearest larger communityKnik-Fairview, Alaska12 miles away · 19,972 residents.

About Big Lake

Big Lake is a census-designated place in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, located within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Centered around the large body of water that shares its name, the community is a major destination for outdoor recreation, hosting three Alaska State Parks facilities, including the Rocky Lake State Recreation Site. The community is also served by the Big Lake Airport, a general aviation facility featuring a gravel runway.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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