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Deering, Alaska

City · Population 162 · #115 in Alaska
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Deering is a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

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About Deering

Deering, AK is a tiny community located in northern Alaska counting 162 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Deering is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.01 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 32 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Deering Unique

  • One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
  • Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
  • Positioned in northern 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.

🏫 Schools in Deering

  • Deering School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)162
Rank in state#115 of 149
Land area5.01 sq mi
Density32/sq mi
Coordinates66.0695, -162.7646

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now34°F
ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind10 mph

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