Lazy Mountain, Alaska
Lazy Mountain is a community of 1,459 people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Why visit Lazy Mountain
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Matanuska Peak, Bailey Colony Farm, Berry House and Matanuska River Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 68°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in Lazy Mountain
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lazy Mountain
Lazy Mountain is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. Located east of Palmer along the Matanuska River. At the 2020 census the population was 1,506, up from 1,479 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Lazy Mountain, Alaska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks12
Bailey Colony Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Human settlement in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States of America
Berry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Alaska
Herried House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.1 mi
Historic house in Alaska, United States
Hyland Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Hotel building in Palmer, Alaska
Matanuska Colony Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Historic district in Palmer, United States of America
Palmer Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Railway station in Palmer, the United States of America
Puhl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.6 mi
Historic house in Alaska, United States
Sutton Community Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Alaska, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
United Protestant Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.5 mi
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Lazy Mountain
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 9°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 16°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 26°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 62°F | 33°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 67°F | 42°F | 1.4 in |
| Jul | 68°F | 47°F | 2.3 in |
| Aug | 66°F | 45°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 57°F | 37°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 44°F | 27°F | 1.5 in |
| Nov | 29°F | 15°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 24°F | 11°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sutton 1 W (4 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, 7 miles away.
- Palmer 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Farm Loop 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Butte 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Gateway 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- North Lakes 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- South Lakes 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Tanaina 16 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Wasilla 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Meadow Lakes 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Knik-Fairview 25 mi southwest, about 41 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, 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
- Bailey Colony Farm, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Hyland Hotel, Trwhite98, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wolverine Lake Picnic by Cecil Sanders, Cecil Sanders, CC BY 2.0
- Kings Mountain past Palmer, Alaska, Cecil Sanders, CC BY 2.0
- Knik River ENBLA05, Enrico Blasutto, CC BY-SA 4.0
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