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Silver Springs, AK
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
Population
71
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
0
Silver Springs and its ZIP codes
Silver Springs at a glance
- Silver Springs is about 22 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Copper River Census Area. PPP loans are for Silver Springs.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Sep 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,561
1,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.6M
FY 2026, $16,664 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Springs, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
70° / -14°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Springs, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Silver Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Copper CenterCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 12.5 |
| TazlinaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 37.1 |
| GulkanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 34.9 |
| GlennallenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 115 |
| GakonaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 60.6 |
| TolsonaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 45.5 |
| Kenny LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 194.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver Springs, AK in?
- Silver Springs is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Silver Springs, AK?
- About 71 people live in Silver Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver Springs?
- Nearby places include Copper Center (2.6 mi), Tazlina (3.6 mi), Willow Creek (13 mi), Gulkana (13 mi), Glennallen (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023