Coffman Cove, Alaska
City · Population 128 · #119 in Alaska
About Coffman Cove
Coffman Cove, AK is a tiny community located in southeastern Alaska, home to 128 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Coffman Cove is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.9 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 12 residents per square mile.
📰 Coffman Cove News Today
- Coffman Cove Residents Help Free Two Killer Whales From Barnes Lake NOAA Fisheries (.gov) · Oct 5
- The deal of the century Hatch Magazine · Sep 11
- Coffman Cove added to state disaster declaration KFSK · Dec 7
- Coffman Cove, AK Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 19
- 300 Villages: Coffman Cove Alaska Public Media · Oct 4
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What Makes Coffman Cove Unique
- The only place in America named Coffman Cove — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in southeastern 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: 2+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🏫 Schools in Coffman Cove
- Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)128
Rank in state#119 of 149
Land area10.9 sq mi
Density12/sq mi
Coordinates56.0017, -132.8420