Dry CreekAK
162 residents make their home in this town in Alaska.
Is Dry Creek a good place to live?
Dry Creek’s January low is -15°F, below both the Alaska town median (7°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Only one of the 42 Alaska towns we compare has a lower owner-occupancy rate than Dry Creek. 91% of the land in Dry Creek is conserved, above both the Alaska town median (15%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Tanana Valley State Forest, at 1,628 acres. Dry Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
162 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Dry Creek: who provides what
Dry Creek is unincorporated, so Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dry Creek.
Conservation land takes up nearly a third of Dry Creek
Trails run 2.6 miles in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tanana Valley State Forest | — | 1,628 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The biggest natural risk in Dry Creek is avalanches, at a very high overall level
Compared with 90% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Dry Creek is higher. Expected losses in Dry Creek break down as 40% from avalanches and 39% from wildfires.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Dry Creek, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Its typical July afternoon high stands at 72°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Alaska and the rest of the country, more of Dry Creek’s adults smoke cigarettes
Among 42 Alaska towns, just one has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Dry Creek. 31% of Dry Creek adults get no exercise outside work. Against the Alaska average, Dry Creek comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 14.
| Dry Creek | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 32% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 18% | 19% |
| What stands out | Dry Creek | AK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 73.9% | 68% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Dry Creek
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dry Creek; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Dry Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Alaska.
About Dry Creek
CDP in Alaska, United States
Dry Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dry Creek had a population of 61.
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- Area
- 140 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,857 ft
Questions about Dry Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dry Creek, AK a good place to live?
Dry Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.