Eagle Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Eagle’s story
152 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1874Eagle is settled
EagleAK
A town of 89, settled in 1874.
Eagle Historic District · Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domain
Population
89
2025 Census estimate · +7.2% since 2020
Median home value
$39K
Census ACS
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
69.5
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Eagle a good place to live?
Eagle’s average trip to work is 7 minutes, below both Alaska’s towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Eagle. Eagle Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Eagle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
89 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eagle: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eagle, and how to reach them.
WaterEagle Log Wellhouse water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Eagle’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alaska you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAbsentee and Petition OfficeState of Alaska; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9973899738 100%Census 2020
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 Eagle.
Natural hazards
Eagle faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by avalanches
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesWildfireCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Eagle’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Alaska Gateway School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Community SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 12 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Eagle has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Eagle has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. At 73°F, Eagle’s July high is against 66°F in Alaska’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter-14–4°
Spring14–42°
Summer45–71°
Fall14–33°
Aug 23
typical first frost
May 29
typical last frost
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Eagle stands out in Alaska and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent physical distress
19% of Eagle adults report frequent physical distress. No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Eagle. 15% of Eagle adults report frequent mental distress.
| Eagle | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 32% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 8.8% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Alaska
5 better13 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Eagle | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.9% | 17.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.8% | 68% |
| More adults with COPD | 13% | 6.1% |
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eagle
15pages on Eagle
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eagle; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Eagle residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Alaska.
About Eagle
Hamlet in Alaska, United States
Eagle (Hän: Tthee T’äwdlenn) is a village on the south bank of the Yukon River, near the Canada–US border in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in Alaska, United States. It includes the Eagle Historic District, a U.S. National Historic Landmark. As of the 2020 census, Eagle had a population of 83. Every February, Eagle hosts a checkpoint for the long-distance Yukon Quest sled dog race.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1874
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 853 ft
- ZIP code
- 99738
- Area code
- 907
Questions about Eagle
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eagle, AK a good place to live?
Eagle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.