Akiak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
273 Population 127/sq mi density
$71,667 Median Income $17,344 per capita
$22,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$425 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 25.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,500 home value, $425/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Akiak 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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation27 ft (8 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates60.9128°N, 161.2162°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBethel Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
375 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.74"

Air Quality

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

37 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 79 km
Jan 26, 1991 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska M4.1 127 km
Mar 6, 2014 13 km WSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.9 105 km
Dec 22, 2012 67 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.9 141 km
Jun 8, 2005 53 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.8 147 km
Mar 20, 1997 Southern Alaska M3.8 101 km
Apr 4, 2004 17 km SSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.8 102 km
Apr 3, 2018 25 km SSE of Eek, Alaska M3.6 109 km
Jun 1, 2010 9 km SE of Tuluksak, Alaska M3.5 24 km
Aug 31, 2021 5 km S of Lower Kalskag, Alaska M3.5 77 km
Mar 26, 2015 117 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.4 126 km
Apr 22, 2009 3 km SE of Kalskag, Alaska M3.4 84 km
Mar 11, 2013 18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M3.4 80 km
Feb 6, 2024 102 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.3 122 km
Feb 5, 2025 98 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.2 138 km
Mar 15, 2023 102 km SE of Akiak, Alaska M3.2 103 km
Jun 9, 2005 54 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.0 150 km
Sep 10, 2009 105 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.9 113 km
Jan 24, 2016 61 km S of Aniak, Alaska M2.9 82 km
Jun 26, 2014 65 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.9 147 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 31 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 88 km
2015 WHITEFISH LAKE 1 70,979 69 km
2015 KUKA CREEK 4 70,232 93 km
2015 FOG RIVER 39,019 24 km
2015 OPHIR CREEK 31,489 87 km
2015 BOGUS CREEK 26,393 60 km
2015 KWETHLUK RIVER 2 23,912 15 km
2022 KWETHLUK 10,593 46 km
2016 ISRATHORAK CREEK 6,179 55 km
2010 HAWK RIVER 5,712 55 km
2016 BOGUS CREEK 4,527 65 km
2019 LITTLE KASIGLUK 4,321 36 km
2002 KALSKAG 4,253 81 km
2006 TAKSLESLUK NORTH 4,025 86 km
2008 DISCOVERY SOUTH 3,689 89 km
2005 OTTER CREEK 3,111 48 km
2022 FORK CREEK 2,725 82 km
2020 ENGINEER LAKE 2 1,844 91 km
2016 GWEEK RIVER 1,380 17 km
2020 ENGINEER LAKE 1,089 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
October 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
November 19°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 1.1 in

Akiak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.7").

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