Farm Loop, Alaska
Farm Loop is a community of 2,894 people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Why visit Farm Loop
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Bailey Colony Farm, Berry House and Wilson Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 68°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Farm Loop
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Farm Loop
Farm Loop is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census the population was 2,747, up from 1,028 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Farm Loop, Alaska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
Bailey Colony Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Human settlement in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States of America
Berry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Alaska
Campbell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Alaska, United States
Herried House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Alaska, United States
Hyland Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Hotel building in Palmer, Alaska
Matanuska Colony Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Palmer, United States of America
Palmer Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Railway station in Palmer, the United States of America
Patten Colony Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Human settlement in Palmer, Alaska, United States of America
Puhl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Alaska, United States
Raymond Rebarchek Colony Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes25
Elwood's Drive Thru
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
847, Palmer
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Nudee Pho Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Thai · 2.6 mi
775 West Evergreen Avenue, Palmer
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 14:00-20:00
13 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
United Protestant Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.6 mi
9475 East Bogard Road, Palmer
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare4
Palmer Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
258 South Alaska Street, City Of Palmer
Mat Su Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
209 West Evergreen Avenue, Palmer
Map of Farm Loop
89 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 8°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 13°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 34°F | 17°F | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 30°F | 0.3 in |
| May | 59°F | 39°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 66°F | 47°F | 1.0 in |
| Jul | 68°F | 51°F | 1.6 in |
| Aug | 65°F | 48°F | 2.3 in |
| Sep | 56°F | 41°F | 2.1 in |
| Oct | 42°F | 29°F | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 29°F | 16°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 25°F | 11°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palmer Muni Ap 70274 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-08-22: Deshka Landing Fire (Fire)
- 2019-08-20: Mckinley Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Palmer 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- North Lakes 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Gateway 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- South Lakes 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Lazy Mountain 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Tanaina 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Butte 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Wasilla 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Meadow Lakes 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Knik-Fairview 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PalmerAK Depot, Land Design North, Public domain
- United Protestant Church, Palmer, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- The Campbell House, Snowinseptember, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hyland Hotel, Trwhite98, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Raymond Rebarchek Colony Farm, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Matanuska River panorama, Gabor Eszes ( UED77 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bailey Colony Farm, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Valley Hotel Open Café (16067277122), Malcolm Manners from Lakeland FL, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Hyland Hotel - Historic Photo, JasonAGardner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Total Lunar Eclipse, DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- Version 2, Michele White, CC BY 3.0
- Img, Michele White, CC BY 3.0
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