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Chalkyitsik, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
103
Population
12/sq mi density
$45,000
Median Income
$18,391 per capita
$32,500
Home Value
$320,632 Zillow
23°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
492
Violent Crime/100K
3,087 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Chalkyitsik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 23.0°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.6468°N, 143.7893°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 171 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0254 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in |
Chalkyitsik has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and April the driest (0.2").