Vibrant Community
Soldotna, Alaska, is a vibrant community known for its robust healthcare industry, thriving education sector, and a commitment to quality of life through extensive parks, trails, and community events.
Soldotna, Alaska, maintains a strong financial position with a stable tax system and a sustainable fund balance, enabling continued investments in high-quality infrastructure and economic development. The city collaborates effectively with the private sector and local organizations, resulting in successful programs like the storefront improvement program since 2012, phased downtown enhancements, and participation in Alaska Startup Week.
Health care is a major industry in Soldotna, led by Central Peninsula Hospital—a key provider with a range of facilities and significant employment. Education is also a focus, with approximately one-third of all K-12 students in the borough attending schools in Soldotna, and Kenai Peninsula College offering a variety of programs to nearly 2,880 students each semester.
Retail thrives here, leading the borough in sales, bolstered by both the summer tourism surge and a stable year-round economy. The city’s commitment to quality of life is evident in its extensive parks and trails, vibrant community events like Alaska’s only outdoor winter beer festival, and a close-knit, family-friendly community atmosphere.
Janette Bower, City Manager
177 N. Birch St.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: (907) 714-1240
Contact: jbower@soldotna.org
Website: City of Soldotna
Johni Blankenship, City Clerk
177 N. Birch St.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: (907) 714-1236
Contact: cityclerk@soldotna.org
Website: City of Soldotna
Heidi Sorrell, Executive Director
44790 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: (907) 262-9814
Contact: heidi@soldotnachamber.com
Website: Soldotna Chamber
Stats for Soldotna
Soldotna’s population has grown faster than the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) and Alaska overall, over the past three years. In general, Soldotna’s population is older than the overall Alaska population, and slightly younger than the KPB median age. However, Soldotna’s population has seen more growth in children, young adults, and working age residents. Young adults and younger working age residents are drawn to Soldotna by the Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River campus. The city’s senior population has expanded since 2020, but less so than the Borough or Alaska overall.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
