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Willow Creek, AK
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
Population
144
Land area
37.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
0
Willow Creek and its ZIP codes
Willow Creek at a glance
- Willow Creek is about 3 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 Willow Creek.
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
Willow Creek, 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° / -9°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willow Creek, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Willow Creek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Copper CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.5 |
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| TazlinaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| Kenny LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 194.5 |
| TonsinaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 159 |
| GulkanaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 34.9 |
| GlennallenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 115 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willow Creek, AK in?
- Willow Creek is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Willow Creek, AK?
- About 144 people live in Willow Creek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willow Creek?
- Nearby places include Copper Center (11 mi), Silver Springs (13 mi), Tazlina (16 mi), Kenny Lake (17 mi), Tonsina (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023