Trapper Creek, Alaska

Quick Statistics

Trapper Creek is a community in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, home to about 491 people spread across 320.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,833 a year, and a typical home is worth about $198,900. About 32.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 2 percent over the past decade.

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491
Total Population
▲ up 2% since 2012
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320.05 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$35,833
Median Personal Income
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$198,900
Median Home Value
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32.6%
College Educated
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87.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.8 points since 2010
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Among the Alaska towns GeoStat tracks, Trapper Creek ranks number 130 of 326 in population, number 109 in median household income, number 124 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Trapper Creek typically top out near 69°F in July, while January nights average about 5°F. The area sees roughly 62 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Trapper Creek
# Town Distance Population
1.Chase, AK15.1 mi.29
2.Petersville, AK15.5 mi.53
3.Talkeetna, AK17.1 mi.944
4.Susitna North, AK28.1 mi.1,566
5.Skwentna, AK44.5 mi.97
6.Willow, AK44.5 mi.1,815
7.Houston, AK58.7 mi.1,834
8.Meadow Lakes, AK59.6 mi.8,689
Frequently Asked Questions About Trapper Creek

What is the population of Trapper Creek, Alaska?
Trapper Creek has a population of about 491 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Trapper Creek, Alaska in?
Trapper Creek is located in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska.

What is the median home value in Trapper Creek, Alaska?
The median home value in Trapper Creek is about $198,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Trapper Creek, Alaska?
The median personal income in Trapper Creek is about $35,833 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Trapper Creek, Alaska?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Matanuska-Susitna since modern record-keeping began in 1950.

What is the weather like in Trapper Creek, Alaska?
Typical July highs run about 69 degrees and January lows about 5 degrees, with around 62 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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