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Aleknagik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Dillingham Census Area County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
109 Population 4/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $32,580 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
1,821 Violent Crime/100K 1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Aleknagik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates59.2890°N, 158.6643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyDillingham Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
324 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 47.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Mar 17, 2025.

May 1, 1990 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M6.6 149 km
Feb 10, 1994 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.4 73 km
Nov 6, 1994 18 km W of Naknek, Alaska M4.3 99 km
May 16, 1992 10 km SE of Togiak, Alaska M4.2 98 km
Jan 13, 2004 18 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.2 148 km
May 31, 2016 20 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M4.1 142 km
Feb 9, 1994 79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.0 76 km
Sep 25, 2001 68 km WSW of Egegik, Alaska M4.0 133 km
Sep 27, 2001 65 km WSW of Egegik, Alaska M3.9 135 km
Jan 13, 2025 19 km S of Clarks Point, Alaska M3.7 71 km
Oct 5, 2016 89 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.7 87 km
Feb 12, 2011 4 km S of Portage Creek, Alaska M3.7 71 km
Sep 3, 2000 28 km E of New Stuyahok, Alaska M3.6 105 km
Nov 12, 1998 0 km W of King Salmon, Alaska M3.5 132 km
Apr 23, 1990 18 km SW of Egegik, Alaska M3.5 144 km
Feb 9, 1994 48 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.5 46 km
Nov 21, 2000 22 km WSW of Ekwok, Alaska M3.5 49 km
Jan 31, 2025 22 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M3.5 147 km
Mar 26, 2015 117 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.4 139 km
Oct 2, 1992 6 km SSE of South Naknek, Alaska M3.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IOWITHLA RIVER (43,424 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 IOWITHLA RIVER 43,424 33 km
2022 KOKWOK 32,508 53 km
2015 GECHIAK LAKE 16,919 89 km
2012 SNAKE RIVER 15,244 40 km
1991 TWIN 11,889 85 km
2022 TUKLUNG RIVER 6,675 59 km
2019 LOWER KLUTUK 5,997 86 km
2015 COPENHAGEN CREEK 5,335 81 km
2015 COPENHAGEN 3,207 81 km
2019 ONGIVINUK RIVER 2,831 53 km
2013 NUYAKUK RIVER 2,496 99 km
2015 LITTLE KOKWOK 2,233 36 km
2015 KOKWOK RIVER 1,923 43 km
2022 ONGOKE RIVER 1,479 43 km
2017 KENAKUCHUK CREEK 1,160 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.5 in
February 13°F (-10°C) 1.2 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 47°F (9°C) 3.1 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Aleknagik has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.0").

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