Map of Healy CDP, Alaska

Healy is a census-designated place (CDP) and the borough seat of Denali Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 966 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,021 in 2010.

Healy CDP overview:
Name:	Healy CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Alaska
County:	Denali Borough
Elevation:	1,342 ft (409 m)
Total Area:	687.17 sq mi (1,779.75 km²)
Land Area:	686.96 sq mi (1,779.23 km²)
Water Area:	0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²)
Total Population:	966
Population Density:	1.41/sq mi (0.54/km²)
ZIP code:	99743
Area code:	907
FIPS code:	0232150
GNISfeature ID:	1403275

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Healy location on the Alaska map. Where is Healy CDP. — Location of Healy in Alaska.

History

The history of Healy is intertwined with that of coal mining and construction of the Alaska Railroad, which both began in the area in 1918 and 1919 respectively.

Healy was originally named Healy Fork after the Healy River. The Healy River was named after Capt. John J. Healy, manager of the North American Trading and Transportation Company.

Healy Road Map

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Geography

Healy is located at 63°58′15″N 149°7′37″W / 63.97083°N 149.12694°W / 63.97083; -149.12694 (63.970833, -149.126944). The George Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3) runs through the community, leading south 18 miles (29 km) to Denali Park and north 56 miles (90 km) to Nenana.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Healy CDP has a total area of 687.2 square miles (1,779.8 km), of which 687.0 square miles (1,779.2 km) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km), or 0.03%, is water. By area, it is the second-largest CDP in the United States, exceeded by only Willow, Alaska.