Healy is a census-designated place and the seat of Denali Borough, on the George Parks Highway 18 miles north of the Denali Park entrance. It had 966 residents at the 2020 census.[1]
| Population (2020) | 966 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,342 ft |
| Mining began | 1918–1919 |
| Highway | Parks Highway (AK-3) |
History
Coal mining and Alaska Railroad construction both began in the area in 1918 and 1919. The community was first called Healy Fork after the Healy River, named for John J. Healy of the North American Trading and Transportation Company, and was shortened to Healy in 1950. It became a census-designated place in 1980.[1]
Economy
The Usibelli Coal Mine is one of Healy’s major employers, with Golden Valley Electric Association, the Denali Borough School District and the National Park Service. The Parks Highway runs 18 miles south to Denali Park and 56 miles north to Nenana.[1]
FAQs
What borough is Healy the seat of? Denali Borough.
What mine is nearby? Usibelli Coal Mine.
What highway serves it? The George Parks Highway.
Sources
Key facts
- Borough seat
- Coal mining 1918
- Parks Highway
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Quick checkPopulation?Show answer
966 (2020).
Sources
- Wikipedia. Healy, Alaska. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-12)
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