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Craig, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,063
Population
159/sq mi density
$67,788
Median Income
$42,602 per capita
$244,400
Home Value
$294,630 Zillow
$1,142
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
533
Violent Crime/100K
1,523 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,788 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$244,400 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Craig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 588 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4887°N, 133.1116°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 12.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 12.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 19.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 14.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 14.1 in |
Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 131.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.3") and July the driest (5.9").