North Pole Alaska Location:

North Pole is located 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway. It lies 386 miles north of Anchorage and 2,347 miles north of Seattle. It lies at approximately 64d 45m N Latitude, 147d 21m W Longitude. (Sec. 09, T002S, R002E, Fairbanks Meridian.) North Pole is located in the Fairbanks Recording District. The area encompasses 4.2 sq. miles of land and 0 sq. miles of water.

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North Pole Alaska Climate:

Moderate rainfall, dry air, and long hours of daylight during the summer characterize North Pole. Extreme seasonal temperature differences are typical of the Interior. Temperatures have been recorded as low as -78 in mid-winter, and as high as 93 in summer. Annual precipitation is 11.2 inches.

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North Pole Alaska History:

In 1944, Bon Davis homesteaded this area. Dahl and Gaske Development Company later bought the Davis homestead, subdivided it, and named it North Pole, hoping to attract a toy manufacturer who would advertise products as being made in North Pole. The Santa Claus House was subsequently developed by the Miller family. The City was incorporated in 1953. Growth from Fairbanks and the nearby Eielson Air Force Base have increased development over the years.

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North Pole Alaska Culture:

7.2% of the population are Alaska Native or part Native. North Pole is renowned as the "home of Santa Claus." Letters from children all over the world are mailed to North Pole at Christmas each year. The Santa Claus House is a year-round attraction.

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North Pole Alaska Facilities:

Wells supply the community's needs, and water receives secondary treatment before piped distribution. Piped sewage collection is disposed of in an aerated lagoon. Nearly all homes are fully plumbed. Refuse is collected in a transfer station for disposal in the Fairbanks landfill. Funds have been requested to extend the piped systems to Baker and North Star subdivisions, in the southern area of the City, now using individual wells and leachfields, to Highway Park subdivision, and to the Hurst/Badger Road commercial area. Electricity is provided by Golden Valley Electric Association. There are 5 schools located in the community, attended by 2,859 students. Auxiliary health care is provided by North Pole Fire Dept./Ambulance (488-2232); North Star Volunteer Fire Dept. (488-3400/6902) or Moose Creek Volunteer Fire Dept./Ambulance (488-3400/6902); Fairbanks hospitals.

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North Pole Alaska Economy:

Employment in the Fairbanks area is extremely diverse, including government, military, retail, medical, and other services. A Williams Alaska oil refinery produces jet fuel, heating oil, gasoline and diesel from North Slope crude oil. Fuel trains deliver 90% of the jet fuel produced at the plant to Ted Stevens International Airport. Petro Star also operates a small distillery. Nine residents hold commercial fishing permits. Santa's helpers are hired to respond to the thousands of letters mailed to the North Pole each Christmas.

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North Pole Alaska Transportation:

The Alaska Railroad was built through the city center. It is accessible to the Interior road system, Anchorage, Canada, and the lower 48 states. Bradley Sky Ranch offers public access to its 4,093' treated gravel runway. There are four additional privately-owned airstrips in North Pole. Fairbanks International Airport is also nearby.