About Willow
Willow is a small unincorporated community in central Alaska.
Officially, Willow is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 690.4 square miles.
📰 Willow News Today
- New ConocoPhillips CEO inherits $7 billion cash flow pledge riding on Alaska oil project Reuters · Aug 10
- UPDATE: Body of Palmer man found after boat capsizes on Little Willow Creek Alaska's News Source · Jun 6
- Climate Change Is Helping an Invasive Predator Wreak Havoc on Iconic Alaskan Fish Inside Climate News · Jul 8
- ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on its Willow project in Alaska CNBC · May 15
- Willow garden tour returns with five stops showcasing local blooms - Mat-Su Sentinel Mat-Su Sentinel · Jul 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Willow Unique
- Unusually large footprint: 690.4 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.
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: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🏫 Schools in Willow
- Willow Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area690.4 sq mi
Coordinates61.8870, -149.6202