Bethel, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
3.2
/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
1,656
Violent Crime/100K
2,309 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$109,718 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$354,400 home value, $1,657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,656 violent crimes/100K (336% 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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.7").