Copper CenterAK
A town of 346. Nearly 20.4% of it is conserved land.
Population
346
residents
Median home value
$218K
Census ACS
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
44.5
years
What makes Copper Center stand out
The thing Copper Center does most differently from other towns.
Small town
346 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Natural hazards
Very high risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
20.4% of Copper Center is conserved land
2.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
20.4%conserved
20.4%
conserved · 1,595 of 7,828 acres
2.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Copper Center has cold winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 69°, a January night drops to -12°.
69°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter-8–10°
Spring19–44°
Summer44–67°
Fall17–35°
Aug 21
typical first frost
Jun 7
typical last frost
69°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Copper Center is
Copper Center beats the Alaska average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
32 measures vs. Alaska
0 better20 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Copper Center | AK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 11.7% | 9% |
Providence Valdez Medical Center
75.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
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