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Allakaket, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
173 Population 11/sq mi density
$24,688 Median Income $18,569 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
24°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 3,840 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,688 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Allakaket has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 97.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-11°F Jan (-24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average23.9°F
56% below US avg
January Average-11°F (-24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation438 ft (134 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates66.5420°N, 152.5830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
180 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 97.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience7.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
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
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jan 6, 2019 61 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska M5.1 130 km
Apr 8, 2019 64 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska M4.8 133 km
Apr 18, 1995 74 km E of Kobuk, Alaska M4.5 119 km
Jan 10, 2001 54 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M4.4 147 km
May 25, 2013 36 km NW of Stevens Village, Alaska M4.4 138 km
Oct 16, 1995 55 km NW of Rampart, Alaska M4.4 105 km
Oct 22, 1997 31 km NNW of Hughes, Alaska M4.3 87 km
Jun 7, 2001 63 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska M4.2 100 km
Jan 17, 2016 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska M4.2 37 km
Sep 3, 1994 46 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M4.1 139 km
Mar 25, 2002 67 km NW of Hughes, Alaska M4.0 130 km
Mar 16, 2010 47 km N of Rampart, Alaska M4.0 122 km
Jul 28, 1995 62 km NW of Alatna, Alaska M4.0 67 km
May 20, 1999 32 km SW of Alatna, Alaska M3.9 35 km
Feb 14, 2024 47 km NNE of Tanana, Alaska M3.9 118 km
Jan 9, 2024 54 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M3.9 146 km
Mar 15, 2010 50 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska M3.9 117 km
Jun 30, 2009 70 km SSE of New Allakaket, Alaska M3.9 69 km
Apr 3, 2001 35 km N of Rampart, Alaska M3.9 138 km
Jun 9, 1992 40 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M3.8 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAN 7 (367,774 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 KAN 7 367,774 62 km
2005 OLD DUMMY 239,053 53 km
2015 TOBATOKH 220,212 94 km
2005 NORTH BONANZA 190,655 87 km
2015 ROCK 143,047 85 km
2004 EVANSVILLE 137,996 67 km
2015 SUSHGITIT HILLS 118,333 57 km
1991 131569 109,443 22 km
2004 CLAWANMENKA LAKE 108,330 47 km
2015 TORMENT CREEK 106,995 89 km
2013 PROSPECT CREEK 61,848 78 km
2016 HOG 57,621 51 km
2016 HOGATZA RIVER 51,144 54 km
2015 HOLONADA 45,340 95 km
1991 BTT S 17 43,560 49 km
2019 BERGMAN CREEK 40,778 46 km
1991 BTT W 64 35,623 99 km
2016 INIAKUK LAKE 34,707 67 km
1990 BTT SW 53 31,344 33 km
2010 PEAVEY CREEK 30,671 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -11°F (-24°C) 0.8 in
February -14°F (-25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
March -1°F (-18°C) 0.7 in
April 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
October 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
November -3°F (-20°C) 0.9 in
December -12°F (-25°C) 0.8 in

Allakaket has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -14°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.4").

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