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Elim, Alaska

City · Population 363 · #80 in Alaska
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Elim is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elim had a population of 366..

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About Elim

Elim, AK is a tiny community located in northern Alaska with an estimated population of 363.

Elim holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.63 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 138 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Elim 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.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.

🏫 Schools in Elim

  • Aniguiin School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)363
Rank in state#80 of 149
Land area2.63 sq mi
Density138/sq mi
Coordinates64.6184, -162.2762

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now39°F
ConditionsLight Rain Likely
Wind15 mph

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