Lazy Mountain, Alaska facts for kids
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Lazy Mountain, Alaska
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Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska
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 Lazy Mountain, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.80 sq mi (152.28 km2) |
| • Land | 58.63 sq mi (151.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,726 ft (831 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,506 |
| • Density | 25.68/sq mi (9.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-43260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866958 |
Lazy Mountain is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town.
Lazy Mountain is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, east of Palmer. It sits along the Matanuska River. In 2020, about 1,506 people lived there.
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Exploring Lazy Mountain's Geography
Lazy Mountain gets its name from the mountain itself. The peak of Lazy Mountain is about 3,720 feet (1,134 meters) above sea level. It's a beautiful natural landmark in the area.
The entire area of Lazy Mountain covers about 58.82 square miles (152.34 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The community's boundaries follow natural features like creeks and mountain ridges.
Understanding Lazy Mountain's Climate
Lazy Mountain has a continental subarctic climate. This type of climate means it has very cold and snowy winters. Summers are usually mild.
| Climate data for Lazy Mountain | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
55 (13) |
54 (12) |
72 (22) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
82 (28) |
84 (29) |
71 (22) |
66 (19) |
53 (12) |
53 (12) |
84 (29) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 22.7 (−5.2) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
33.8 (1.0) |
45.8 (7.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
63.5 (17.5) |
65.4 (18.6) |
63.2 (17.3) |
55 (13) |
41.2 (5.1) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
44 (7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.2 (−13.2) |
10.4 (−12.0) |
13.2 (−10.4) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
34.4 (1.3) |
42.3 (5.7) |
46.9 (8.3) |
44.2 (6.8) |
36.1 (2.3) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
13.1 (−10.5) |
11.1 (−11.6) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−34 (−37) |
−24 (−31) |
−11 (−24) |
20 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
35 (2) |
29 (−2) |
12 (−11) |
−3 (−19) |
−18 (−28) |
−26 (−32) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.04 (26) |
1.05 (27) |
0.88 (22) |
0.5 (13) |
0.89 (23) |
1.34 (34) |
2.05 (52) |
3.11 (79) |
2.96 (75) |
1.79 (45) |
1.36 (35) |
1.68 (43) |
18.67 (474) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 14.1 (36) |
13.4 (34) |
10.5 (27) |
4.1 (10) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
6.7 (17) |
14.5 (37) |
19.6 (50) |
84.1 (214) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 116 |
Who Lives in Lazy Mountain?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 838 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,158 | 38.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,479 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,506 | 1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Lazy Mountain was first counted as a census-designated place in 1990. Since then, its population has grown steadily.
In 2000, there were 1,158 people living in Lazy Mountain. Most residents were White, with smaller groups of Native American and Asian people. Some residents identified with two or more races.
Many households in Lazy Mountain had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples. The average household size was about 2.8 people.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Recreational Facilities for Everyone
The Lazy Mountain Recreation Area is a large park covering 360 acres. It's a great place for outdoor activities. You can find trails for hiking, skiing, and even horseback riding.
The parking area on Huntley Road gives you access to popular trails. These include the Morgan Horse, Lazy Moose, and Lazy Mountain Trails.
Getting Around Lazy Mountain
Roads for Travel
The main way to get to Lazy Mountain by road is along the Old Glenn Highway. This road used to be part of a bigger highway. Now, it's a local road that connects to the main Glenn Highway and the town of Palmer.
Other important local roads include East Smith Road and Clark-Wolverine Road. These roads help people travel within the Lazy Mountain area.
Airports for Air Travel
Lazy Mountain has several small, private airports. These airports are used by small planes and helicopters.
Here are some of the registered airports in the area:
- AK46 ABI Airport
- AK88 Eagle Nest Airport
- AK92 Martin Field
- 7AK9 Vinduska Airport
There is also one heliport:
- 5AK4 Eagles Nest Heliport
The closest public airport is the Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ). For flights with regular airlines, people usually go to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Notable People from Lazy Mountain
- Anna Marly (1917–2006) was a Russian-French singer-songwriter. She became a U.S. citizen and lived in Lazy Mountain. She passed away in nearby Palmer.
See also
In Spanish: Lazy Mountain (Alaska) para niños
