Anderson, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
160
Population
4/sq mi density
$101,250
Median Income
$41,338 per capita
$176,100
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
27°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Anderson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
-8°F Jan (-22°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 27.3°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | -8°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 42.2 sq mi (109.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.3083°N, 149.1632°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Denali Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0328 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in |
Anderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.4").