Harding-Birch LakesAK
277 residents make their home in this town in Alaska.
Is Harding-Birch Lakes a good place to live?
Harding-Birch Lakes’ January low is -11°F, against 7°F in Alaska’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a higher midpoint age than Harding-Birch Lakes. 84% of the land in Harding-Birch Lakes is conserved, where Alaska’s towns sit at 15% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Tanana Valley State Forest, at 89,877 acres. Harding-Birch Lakes has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
277 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Harding-Birch Lakes: who provides what
Harding-Birch Lakes is unincorporated, so Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 Harding-Birch Lakes.
In Harding-Birch Lakes, nearly a third of the land is conserved
Trails total 6.5 miles in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tanana Valley State Forest | — | 89,877 |
| 2. Harding Lake State Recreation Area | 0.1 mi | 165 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The biggest natural risk in Harding-Birch Lakes is wildfire, at a very high overall level
For Harding-Birch Lakes, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 96 of 100. 51% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from wildfires, followed by cold waves at 20%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Harding-Birch Lakes has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a higher July high than Harding-Birch Lakes.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Harding-Birch Lakes than in most of Alaska or the rest of the country
Among 42 Alaska towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Harding-Birch Lakes. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression here. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Harding-Birch Lakes is ahead of Alaska on 12 and behind on 6. In Harding-Birch Lakes, 13% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 29% feel lonely.
| Harding-Birch Lakes | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 68% | 79% |
| What stands out | Harding-Birch Lakes | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 14.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Harding-Birch Lakes
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Harding-Birch Lakes; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Harding-Birch Lakes residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Alaska.
Questions about Harding-Birch Lakes
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Harding-Birch Lakes, AK a good place to live?
Harding-Birch Lakes has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.