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Eagle, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
94 Population 107/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $38,443 per capita
$62,900 Home Value $320,632 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
26°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,900 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 61.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-9°F Jan (-23°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average26.1°F
52% below US avg
January Average-9°F (-23°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates64.7813°N, 141.1978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountySoutheast Fairbanks Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
196 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 61.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 22, 1991 83 km NE of Dawson City, Canada M4.8 138 km
Jul 24, 1995 109 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska M4.6 113 km
Jul 16, 2004 22 km ESE of Eagle Village, Alaska M4.5 26 km
Jun 20, 1995 105 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska M4.2 109 km
Aug 8, 1994 34 km E of Eagle Village, Alaska M4.0 38 km
Nov 11, 1997 89 km NW of Chicken, Alaska M4.0 91 km
Mar 20, 2006 86 km NNW of Eagle, Alaska M4.0 87 km
Mar 10, 2007 112 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska M4.0 115 km
Dec 1, 2000 103 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska M4.0 106 km
Sep 1, 1993 98 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska M3.9 102 km
Jan 7, 1992 78 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska M3.9 81 km
Mar 29, 2020 Southern Yukon Territory, Canada M3.9 119 km
Aug 28, 2015 116 km ESE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska M3.9 148 km
Oct 13, 2013 103 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska M3.9 107 km
Apr 6, 2006 53 km NNE of Dawson City, Canada M3.7 102 km
Nov 3, 1993 37 km N of Eagle, Alaska M3.7 38 km
Jan 23, 2006 69 km SSE of Circle, Alaska M3.7 114 km
Apr 6, 2006 57 km NNE of Dawson City, Canada M3.7 102 km
Jan 26, 1992 90 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska M3.6 93 km
Sep 14, 2012 42 km ESE of Circle, Alaska M3.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOUNDARY CREEK (149,819 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 BOUNDARY CREEK 149,819 30 km
2004 DAWSON 31 102,883 27 km
2004 EAGLE COMPLEX (DEER CREEK) 95,081 30 km
2004 TAYLOR HIGHWAY COMPLEX (WALL STREET) 89,280 86 km
2005 SMITH CREEK 78,230 63 km
2004 NATION RIVER 76,381 52 km
2005 CHARLEY CREEK 1 75,170 83 km
2004 EAGLE COMPLEX (KANDIK RIVER) 53,647 98 km
1999 JESSICA 48,365 30 km
1999 WITCH 47,589 65 km
1999 PINGO 46,088 96 km
1999 BIG OL MONSTER 45,008 83 km
2004 LUCKY CREEK 43,371 60 km
2021 CULTAS CREEK 42,178 93 km
2004 EAGLE COMPLEX (KING CREEK) 39,630 46 km
1991 132339 36,195 98 km
2005 MISSION CREEK 29,520 20 km
2004 EAGLE COMPLEX (INDIAN GRAVE CREEK) 26,383 86 km
2004 CHAMPION CREEK 14,652 40 km
2004 BULLION CREEK 12,389 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -9°F (-23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February -7°F (-21°C) 0.4 in
March 4°F (-15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
October 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
November 1°F (-17°C) 0.6 in
December -8°F (-22°C) 0.6 in

Eagle has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -9°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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