Chickaloon, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
318
Population
5/sq mi density
$46,042
Median Income
$27,225 per capita
$245,000
Home Value
$420,936 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,042 median income, 20.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$245,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Chickaloon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 82.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,931 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 67.9 sq mi (175.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8153°N, 148.2920°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 72 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Chickaloon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 16°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (0.5").