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Population
181
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,425 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$350,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$795/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$96,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Gakona

Set where the Copper and Gakona rivers meet, Gakona is a tiny roadside community of fewer than 200 residents surrounded by stunning mountain views. Life here is quiet, independent, and centered around the outdoors, with world-class salmon fishing right in the backyard. The historic 1904 Gakona Lodge still welcomes travelers passing through, while local dog mushers, craftspeople, and the famous HAARP atmospheric research facility all share this quiet stretch of highway. For anyone considering a move, it offers a deeply peaceful, self-reliant lifestyle surrounded by untouched Alaskan wilderness.

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