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Aniak, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
571
Population
93/sq mi density
$66,875
Median Income
$40,505 per capita
$237,000
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,632
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
31°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$237,000 home value, $1,632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Aniak 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 Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.5788°N, 159.5474°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 317 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Aniak has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 5°F in December to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.9").