Scammon Bay, Alaska

About Scammon Bay

Scammon Bay, AK is a tiny community located in central Alaska with an estimated population of 571.

Scammon Bay holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,215 residents per square mile.

📰 Scammon Bay News Today

• 1A Girls State: Newhalen heats up in 4th quarter; Sand Point produces statement win; Miner is major for Tri-Valley; Selawik's Ticket nets 22 Alaska Sports Report · Mar 12
• Celebrating Church Construction in Scammon Bay Samaritan's Purse · Oct 11
• Alaska Guardsmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Scammon Bay nationalguard.mil · Nov 29
• Alaska National Guard brings Santa to Scammon Bay. 'It was a real joy' KYUK · Dec 14
• Scammon Bay High School (AK) Basketball MaxPreps · Feb 25

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What Makes Scammon Bay Unique

• The only place in America named Scammon Bay — 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.

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 22 miles.

🏫 Schools in Scammon Bay

• Scammon Bay School

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

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