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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Alaska Postal Zip Code 99645
0.3% of Alaska is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 99645 is used by homes and businesses in and around Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska, and covers 1205.8 square kilometers. About 1.6 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 0.1% of zip code area 99645 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Buffalo Soapstone is an unincorporated community located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the state of Alaska. Here are some interesting facts regarding the village of Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska:
1. Buffalo Soapstone was originally home to the Athabascan people, who traveled the area to hunt buffalo and gather resources.
2. The village is named after a nearby quarry where the Athabascan people would mine soapstone from the hills. The soapstone was used for carving bowls, pots, and lamps, which were then traded or used for everyday life.
3. In 1969, a local resident named Theodore J. Morris founded the Buffalo Soapstone Carving School, which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Alaskan native carving techniques. Today, the school remains a vital part of the community and attracts visitors from around the world.
4. Buffalo Soapstone is located in close proximity to the Knik River, which is a popular destination for fishing and kayaking in the summer months.
5. In the winter, the village is surrounded by snow-covered mountains and is a popular destination for snowmobiling and skiing. Many residents in the area also participate in the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
6. The village has a rural feel, with many residents living in log homes and relying on wells or local streams for their water supply. Despite its remote location, the community is close-knit, with a strong sense of camaraderie and support for one another.
USDA-Rural Development provides federal assistance resources throughout rural Alaska. $2.16 billion dollars has been invested in 236 rural Alaskan communities in the last eight years.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alaska
USDA-Rural Development State Office
800 East Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, Suite 201
Palmer, AK 99645-6539
Main Phone: (907) 761-7705
Main Fax: (907) 761-7783
