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Akiachak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
629 Population 90/sq mi density
$33,333 Median Income $10,690 per capita
$817 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,333 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Akiachak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.4°F
42% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation21 ft (6 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates60.9210°N, 161.4022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBethel Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
381 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 23, 2013 19 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M4.4 73 km
Jan 26, 1991 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska M4.1 131 km
Mar 6, 2014 13 km WSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.9 112 km
Mar 20, 1997 Southern Alaska M3.8 111 km
Apr 4, 2004 17 km SSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.8 109 km
Apr 3, 2018 25 km SSE of Eek, Alaska M3.6 107 km
Jun 1, 2010 9 km SE of Tuluksak, Alaska M3.5 32 km
Aug 31, 2021 5 km S of Lower Kalskag, Alaska M3.5 83 km
Mar 26, 2015 117 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.4 136 km
Apr 22, 2009 3 km SE of Kalskag, Alaska M3.4 90 km
Mar 11, 2013 18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M3.4 75 km
Feb 6, 2024 102 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.3 132 km
Feb 5, 2025 98 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.2 146 km
Mar 15, 2023 102 km SE of Akiak, Alaska M3.2 112 km
Sep 10, 2009 105 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.9 123 km
Jan 24, 2016 61 km S of Aniak, Alaska M2.9 92 km
May 4, 2019 104 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.8 148 km
Mar 1, 2024 26 km WSW of Holy Cross, Alaska M2.8 146 km
Jun 1, 2016 115 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.8 133 km
Jun 9, 2005 62 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1 tornado (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 2004 EF0 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TALBIKSOK (82,041 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 TALBIKSOK 82,041 90 km
2015 WHITEFISH LAKE 1 70,979 76 km
2015 KUKA CREEK 4 70,232 83 km
2015 FOG RIVER 39,019 34 km
2015 OPHIR CREEK 31,489 96 km
2015 BOGUS CREEK 26,393 68 km
2015 KWETHLUK RIVER 2 23,912 19 km
2015 PUK PALIK LAKE 15,890 98 km
2022 KWETHLUK 10,593 51 km
2016 ISRATHORAK CREEK 6,179 59 km
2010 HAWK RIVER 5,712 58 km
2016 BOGUS CREEK 4,527 73 km
2019 LITTLE KASIGLUK 4,321 44 km
2002 KALSKAG 4,253 85 km
2006 TAKSLESLUK NORTH 4,025 77 km
2008 DISCOVERY SOUTH 3,689 98 km
2005 OTTER CREEK 3,111 58 km
2007 NOYUK 3,003 95 km
2022 FORK CREEK 2,725 89 km
2020 ENGINEER LAKE 2 1,844 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
May 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 1.2 in

Akiachak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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