Port Alsworth
A community guide to Port Alsworth in Alaska, the United States.
- Population
- 159 residents
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 60.2022, -154.3161
Economy and services
The economy of Port Alsworth reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alaska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alaska and the United States. Businesses based in Port Alsworth draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Port Alsworth sits at approximate coordinates 60.2022 latitude and -154.3161 longitude within Alaska. The terrain and natural features around Port Alsworth reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alaska road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Port Alsworth typically involves the regional road network of Alaska or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Port Alsworth to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Alaska. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Port Alsworth.