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Anvik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
85 Population 9/sq mi density
$64,028 Median Income $32,269 per capita
28°F Avg Temperature 269 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
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,028 median income, 10.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Anvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-4°F Jan (-20°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average27.9°F
48% below US avg
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation143 ft (44 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates62.6316°N, 160.2151°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBethel Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
347 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

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

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 18, 2024.

Jan 26, 1991 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska M4.1 80 km
Sep 18, 2024 19 km WSW of Unalakleet, Alaska M4.0 140 km
Apr 22, 2024 37 km ESE of Holy Cross, Alaska M3.9 85 km
Mar 6, 2014 13 km WSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.9 122 km
Apr 4, 2004 17 km SSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.8 135 km
Sep 29, 2016 45 km ENE of Holy Cross, Alaska M3.7 75 km
Aug 31, 2021 5 km S of Lower Kalskag, Alaska M3.5 130 km
Apr 22, 2009 3 km SE of Kalskag, Alaska M3.4 124 km
Jan 14, 1995 16 km ENE of Grayling, Alaska M3.2 42 km
Jan 15, 2009 18 km NE of Saint Michael, Alaska M3.1 135 km
Jul 31, 2009 23 km E of Shageluk, Alaska M3.0 57 km
May 8, 2011 85 km N of Crooked Creek, Alaska M2.9 120 km
Jul 7, 1996 66 km ESE of Unalakleet, Alaska M2.9 118 km
Apr 4, 1992 9 km ENE of Anvik, Alaska M2.8 12 km
Mar 1, 2024 26 km WSW of Holy Cross, Alaska M2.8 58 km
Mar 7, 2024 71 km N of Marshall, Alaska M2.8 91 km
Apr 13, 2008 27 km E of Kotlik, Alaska M2.7 149 km
Apr 16, 2024 6 km SW of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.6 130 km
Jun 17, 2019 18 km S of Willow Creek, Alaska M2.6 140 km
Jan 26, 2011 26 km S of Aniak, Alaska M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Michael Shield(s) 715 m (2,346 ft) Unknown 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: REINDEER (225,783 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 REINDEER 225,783 65 km
2005 SADDLE 133,070 88 km
2004 BIG YETNA 95,035 85 km
2006 NAGEETHLUK RIVER 56,332 86 km
2005 YETNA 51,550 87 km
2015 LOWER REINDEER PEAK 47,611 98 km
2015 STUYAHOK RIVER 45,239 51 km
2005 GRAYLING CREEK 44,650 31 km
2015 OWHAT RIVER 40,921 96 km
2015 SISTERS 31,132 99 km
1991 CROSS 20,614 85 km
2016 KUYUKUTUK RIVER 20,099 83 km
2017 LITTLE YETNA RIVER 17,846 82 km
2009 ALLMAN LAKE 17,514 92 km
2017 TOIK HILL 16,983 100 km
2015 HAWK RIVER 15,566 49 km
2015 REINDEER RIVER 15,423 90 km
2016 REINDEER RIVER 8,526 79 km
2015 GOLSOVIA 3 7,772 87 km
1991 132687 7,749 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -4°F (-20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 0.7 in
March 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in
April 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
November 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 1.0 in

Anvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.6").

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