King Cove, Alaska
City · Population 833 · #30 in Alaska
About King Cove
Set in the southern part of Alaska, King Cove is a tiny community counting 833 people who proudly call it home.
King Cove holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 24.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 34 residents per square mile.
📰 King Cove News Today
- Sullivan Statement on Latest King Cove Road Ruling Senator Sullivan (.gov) · Aug 18
- Federal judge throws out King Cove land exchange, a blow to Alaska’s plans to build road through Izembek refuge Anchorage Daily News · Aug 18
- Court Blocks Road Through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge The New York Times · Aug 18
- Federal judge overturns Izembek land exchange for proposed King Cove road Your Alaska Link · Aug 18
- Federal judge again blocks King Cove road, vacates Trump administration land exchange Alaska Story · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes King Cove Unique
- The only place in America named King 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 southern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in King Cove
- Chinese Restaurant — asian
- Lake Side Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in King Cove
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in King Cove
- King Cove School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)833
Rank in state#30 of 149
Land area24.66 sq mi
Density34/sq mi
Coordinates55.0850, -162.3168