Wasilla, AK

Wasilla, Alaska

Introduction to Wasilla, Alaska

Wasilla, Alaska is 28 miles N of Anchorage, Alaska. The city is in the Matanuska Susitna County. Approximately 5,469 people live in Wasilla.

Wasilla History

The Matanuska-Susitna valley was first settled by the Dena'ina Alaska natives. Russians settled in Alaska from the year 1741 until 1867, when Alaska was sold to the United States. In 1880, the town of Knik settled close to the source of the Matanuska river. When the U.S. government was laying out the Alaska Road, Knik residents purchased plattes and the town dwindled. Thus, Wasilla Station emerged and was named after Wasilla Creek. Wasilla was actually the name of a Dena'ina chief. The city of Wasilla was incorporated in the year 1974.

Wasilla and nearby Attractions

• Dorothy G Page Museum
• Lucile Lake
• Alaska Museum of Transportation and Industry
• Mud Lake
• Knik Museum

Things To Do In Wasilla

Wasilla has many tourist attractions including the Dorothy G Page Museum, Wasilla-Knik-Willow Creek Historical Society, and Alaska Museum of Transportation and Industry. Book lovers will enjoy the Wasilla Public Library. A visit to the amusement park called Forward Amusement Co. is always a thrilling experience. The city also organizes the annual Oktoberfest.

Wasilla Transportation

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the airport closest to Wasilla.

Wasilla Higher Education

Higher education is available to residents of Wasilla at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Peninsula College, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Whatcom Community College.

Comparative Profile of Wasilla, AK

Comparing Wasilla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Wasilla Almanac

Wasilla Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wasilla Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wasilla, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wasilla Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Wasilla

Wasilla High Schools (2004)

WASILLA HIGH SCHOOL
701 BOGARD RD.
907-376-5341
Serves 1,148 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

CORRESP. STUDY SCHOOL
600 E RAILROAD AVE. SUITE 6
907-373-3570
Serves 776 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 77.6

BURCHELL HIGH SCHOOL
1775 W. PARKS HIGHWAY
907-373-7775
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 278 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.3

MIDNIGHT SUN FAMILY LEARNING CENTER
7362 W PARKS HWY
907-357-6786
A charter school.
Serves 108 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Wasilla Colleges

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Charter College

(List of All Alaska Colleges)

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