Cantwell, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
121
Population
1/sq mi density
$41,000
Median Income
$33,023 per capita
$221,400
Home Value
$253,301 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
27°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$221,400 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cantwell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 76.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 27.2°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,823 ft (1,165 m) |
| Area | 117.6 sq mi (304.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4114°N, 148.7496°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 15.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in |
Cantwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 1°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (0.5").