South Lakes, Alaska
CDP
About South Lakes
Set in the central part of Alaska, South Lakes is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, South Lakes is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 7.8 square miles.
📰 South Lakes News Today
- Denton police investigating man’s death at South Lakes Parks - Denton Record-Chronicle Denton Record-Chronicle · Aug 6
- High school basketball: Vashon of Missouri, Ramapo of New Jersey lead list of programs with longest active state championship streaks MaxPreps · Feb 20
- North Lakes, Alaska Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- South Lakes Seahawks Football (Reston, VA) Schedule Sports Illustrated · Aug 24
- He’s an atypical top-100 recruit. Credit his mom, his mind and the WNBA. The Washington Post · Dec 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Lakes Unique
- The only place in America named South Lakes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Lakes
- Perkup Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- El Chepo's — mexican
- Espresso Cafe (café)
- Evangelo's Restaurant — italian
- Locals Pub & Pizzeria — pizza
- Milk + Honey Coffee Co — coffee shop (café)
- On the Fly expresso — coffee shop (café)
- Tacos Cancun — mexican
- Thai Asian Cuisine — thai
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Extreme Fun Center · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area7.8 sq mi
Coordinates61.5876, -149.3155