City of Wasilla, AK
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| Status | |
|---|---|
| Classification | First Class City |
| Year of Incorporation | 1974 |
| Wasilla Population | 8,801 (2019) |
| Mat-Su Borough Population | 106,532 |
| Educational Facilities | Mat-Su Borough School District Mat-Su College/UAA Campus |
| Form of Government | Elected mayor / 6-person City Council |
| Land Area Within City LIMITS | |
| Total Area | 8,670 acres |
| City | 994 acres |
| Borough | 125 acres |
| State | 151 acres |
| University of Alaska | 40 acres |
| Private | 5,676 acres |
| ROW/Water Bodies | 1,684 acres |
| Economics | |
| Total Local City Annual Revenue | $22,726,727 |
| Median Family Income | $77,321 (2016 Census) |
| No. of Business Licenses | 2244 |
| City Sales Tax |
2.5% |
| Property Tax | City: 0.0 mills; MSB 10.332 mills; Fire Service Area: 1.99 mills |
| Accommodations (Bed) Tax | Borough: 5 percent |
| Services | |
| Public Water System | City: serves 1,545 customers |
| Public Sewer System | City: serves 858 customers |
| Heating | Primarily piped natural gas |
| Police |
City Police Department: 25 officers including Chief |
| Fire/Rescue | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Fire Department |
| Ambulance | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Medical | Mat-Su Regional Medical Center |
| Public Transportation | MASCOT operates 20-passenger buses in the local area. |