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Bethel, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,313
Population
140/sq mi density
$109,718
Median Income
$40,617 per capita
$354,400
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,657
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
31°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
1,987
Violent Crime/100K
2,017 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$109,718 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$354,400 home value, $1,657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,987 violent crimes/100K (423% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel 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 | 44 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 45.1 sq mi (116.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7939°N, 161.7961°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 396 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) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.2 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").