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Crooked Creek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
18 Population 0/sq mi density
29°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Crooked Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-6°F Jan (-21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average28.9°F
46% below US avg
January Average-6°F (-21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation790 ft (241 m)
Area107.4 sq mi (278.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates61.7967°N, 158.0810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBethel Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
270 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 86.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Oct 5, 2024.

May 27, 2005 51 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M4.6 62 km
May 27, 2005 71 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M4.3 67 km
Jan 26, 1991 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska M4.1 106 km
Mar 6, 2014 13 km WSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.9 93 km
Dec 22, 2012 67 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.9 88 km
Jun 9, 2005 53 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.9 63 km
Apr 22, 2024 37 km ESE of Holy Cross, Alaska M3.9 62 km
Jun 9, 2005 53 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.8 63 km
Mar 20, 1997 Southern Alaska M3.8 121 km
Jun 8, 2005 53 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.8 68 km
Apr 4, 2004 17 km SSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.8 93 km
May 26, 2005 67 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.7 63 km
Sep 29, 2016 45 km ENE of Holy Cross, Alaska M3.7 73 km
Sep 7, 1991 25 km S of Sleetmute, Alaska M3.6 62 km
Feb 9, 1992 70 km SW of Sleetmute, Alaska M3.6 65 km
Aug 31, 2021 5 km S of Lower Kalskag, Alaska M3.5 126 km
Feb 20, 1995 15 km NW of Red Devil, Alaska M3.4 28 km
Jan 19, 2002 20 km ESE of Crooked Creek, Alaska M3.4 19 km
Jun 11, 2005 55 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.4 58 km
Apr 22, 2009 3 km SE of Kalskag, Alaska M3.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: REINDEER (225,783 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 REINDEER 225,783 81 km
2013 MOORE CREEK 135,659 95 km
2005 SADDLE 133,070 58 km
2022 AGHALUK MOUNTAIN 115,868 31 km
2019 SMITH CREEK 72,002 36 km
2005 GEORGE 62,983 34 km
2015 IDITAROD RIVER 60,898 84 km
2015 NORTH ANIAK 57,410 83 km
2015 LOWER REINDEER PEAK 47,611 77 km
2015 OWHAT RIVER 40,921 74 km
2015 HICKEY CREEK 33,691 93 km
1993 TIMBER 29,787 83 km
1989 SWINGING DOME 28,882 61 km
2022 SAWPIT CREEK 27,917 96 km
2013 DOESTOCK CREEK 24,634 78 km
1991 CROSS 20,614 65 km
2020 TAYLOR CREEK 18,717 93 km
2009 FRANKLIN CREEK 18,279 93 km
2017 LITTLE YETNA RIVER 17,846 87 km
2015 VILLAGE CREEK 16,711 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -6°F (-21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 1.0 in
March 13°F (-10°C) 1.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
November 13°F (-11°C) 1.3 in
December 0°F (-18°C) 1.3 in

Crooked Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -6°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (0.9").

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