Elfin Cove, Alaska
CDP
About Elfin Cove
Set in the southern part of Alaska, Elfin Cove is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Elfin Cove is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 168.35 square miles.
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- The only place in America named Elfin Cove — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 168.35 sq mi of land — bigger than many US counties' seats.
- 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.
- Positioned in southern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area168.35 sq mi
Coordinates58.0877, -136.2883
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now42°F
ConditionsPartly Sunny
Wind0 to 10 mph
Source: National Weather Service