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Delta Junction, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,154 Population 83/sq mi density
$85,694 Median Income $45,210 per capita
$268,700 Home Value $320,632 Zillow
$1,155 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
492 Violent Crime/100K 3,087 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,694 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$268,700 home value, $1,155/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Delta Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-5°F Jan (-21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average27.5°F
49% below US avg
January Average-5°F (-21°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates64.0573°N, 145.7000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 45.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

2,709 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 2002 Denali Fault, Alaska Earthquake M7.9 105 km
Oct 23, 2002 53 km ENE of Cantwell, Alaska M6.6 124 km
Oct 22, 1996 31 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska M5.7 81 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km NNW of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 85 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km N of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 84 km
Nov 4, 2002 36 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.4 88 km
Nov 3, 2002 45 km WNW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.4 124 km
Nov 3, 2002 19 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska M5.4 90 km
Jan 19, 2024 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M5.3 78 km
Nov 3, 2002 32 km SW of Dry Creek, Alaska M5.2 78 km
Nov 4, 2002 41 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M5.2 108 km
Nov 4, 2002 44 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M5.1 106 km
Jan 24, 2003 31 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.1 92 km
Nov 4, 2002 78 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M5.1 102 km
Jul 5, 2002 77 km E of Cantwell, Alaska M5.1 104 km
Nov 8, 2002 36 km ENE of Cantwell, Alaska M5.1 141 km
Nov 3, 2002 57 km E of Cantwell, Alaska M5.0 122 km
Nov 5, 2002 28 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.0 91 km
Nov 4, 2002 16 km WNW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.0 144 km
Nov 3, 2002 27 km SW of Dry Creek, Alaska M4.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMP CREEK (173,441 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CAMP CREEK 173,441 63 km
2013 STUART CREEK #2 87,981 92 km
2002 SPURS 72,638 36 km
2022 2022 OKLAHOMA AND STUART CREEK RX 63,684 35 km
1998 CARLA LAKE 62,508 18 km
2013 MISSISSIPPI 59,188 18 km
2023 DELTA 57,975 39 km
2014 1 OKLAHOMA RANGE 53,368 33 km
2023 POGO MINE ROAD 51,225 30 km
2003 SAND CREEK 49,787 38 km
2012 DRY CREEK 49,047 97 km
2011 EAST VOLKMAR 48,652 48 km
1987 GRANITE CREEK 40,844 23 km
2009 OKLAHOMA 2 38,398 34 km
2015 BLAIR 37,977 76 km
2004 TORS 32,002 96 km
2007 LITTLE DELTA 29,836 62 km
2019 OREGON LAKES 23,924 23 km
1990 MILITARY 7 23,797 34 km
2018 1X OKLAHOMA RANGE 22,322 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -5°F (-21°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 2°F (-17°C) 0.4 in
March 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
September 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
October 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
November 5°F (-15°C) 0.5 in
December -2°F (-19°C) 0.4 in

Delta Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -5°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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