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Chistochina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
52 Population 0/sq mi density
$230,800 Home Value $320,632 Zillow
$400 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,331 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chistochina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average28.2°F
48% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,176 ft (663 m)
Area368.8 sq mi (955.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates62.5964°N, 144.9410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyCopper River Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
177 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.4 / 100
Community Resilience41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Oct 22, 1996 31 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska M5.7 86 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km NNW of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 87 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km N of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 87 km
Nov 3, 2002 45 km WNW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.4 53 km
Nov 4, 2002 36 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.4 81 km
Nov 3, 2002 19 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska M5.4 79 km
Feb 13, 2017 20 km NE of Nabesna, Alaska M5.3 113 km
Nov 3, 2002 32 km SW of Dry Creek, Alaska M5.2 91 km
Nov 4, 2002 41 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M5.2 65 km
Nov 4, 2002 44 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M5.1 68 km
May 13, 1993 9 km ESE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska M5.1 132 km
Nov 3, 2002 3 km ENE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.1 73 km
Jan 24, 2003 31 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.1 75 km
Aug 25, 2004 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska M5.1 136 km
Nov 8, 2002 17 km ESE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.1 81 km
Nov 8, 2002 21 km N of Nabesna, Alaska M5.0 102 km
Nov 4, 2002 16 km WNW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.0 62 km
Nov 5, 2002 28 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.0 76 km
Nov 3, 2002 43 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M4.9 70 km
Nov 3, 2002 14 km N of Paxson, Alaska M4.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wrangell Shield 4,278 m (14,035 ft) 1912 81 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALPHABET HILLS (34,657 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 ALPHABET HILLS 34,657 97 km
2013 EXCELSIOR 6,230 16 km
2016 YOKNEDA LAKE 2,866 15 km
2019 CHETASLINA 1,909 88 km
1995 BILLY LAKE 1,583 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.6 in
March 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
September 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
October 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
November 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in
December -2°F (-19°C) 0.7 in

Chistochina has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -3°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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