Eek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

332 Population 535/sq mi density

$49,375 Median Income $18,577 per capita

$1,021 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent

31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr

871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$49,375 median income, 18.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)

Education

1.1 / 5.0

1.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Eek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	31.4°F
	42% below US avg
January Average	7°F (-14°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12 ft (4 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	535/sq mi
Coordinates	60.2163°N, 162.0420°W
Timezone	America/Anchorage
County	Bethel Census Area County
Nearest Airport	Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 412 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 64.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	21.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	100.0 / 100
Community Resilience	39.1 / 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

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 23, 2013	19 km NNW of Eek, Alaska	M4.4	20 km
Feb 9, 1994	79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska	M4.0	144 km
Apr 3, 2018	25 km SSE of Eek, Alaska	M3.6	26 km
Jun 1, 2010	9 km SE of Tuluksak, Alaska	M3.5	112 km
Mar 11, 2013	18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska	M3.4	19 km
Mar 15, 2023	102 km SE of Akiak, Alaska	M3.2	130 km
Feb 5, 2025	98 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska	M3.2	148 km
Feb 25, 2015	103 km E of Eek, Alaska	M2.7	104 km
Jun 13, 2019	62 km N of Twin Hills, Alaska	M2.7	124 km
Feb 9, 2016	116 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska	M2.7	136 km
May 4, 2017	108 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska	M2.6	130 km
Jul 22, 2020	13 km ENE of Tuluksak, Alaska	M2.5	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1 tornado (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 14, 2004	EF0	91 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KWETHLUK RIVER 2 (23,912 ac, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2015	KWETHLUK RIVER 2	23,912	79 km
2022	KWETHLUK	10,593	68 km
2010	HAWK RIVER	5,712	58 km
2019	LITTLE KASIGLUK	4,321	87 km
2022	FORK CREEK	2,725	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	7°F (-14°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-11°C)	0.8 in
March	17°F (-9°C)	0.9 in
April	27°F (-3°C)	0.7 in	Driest
May	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
June	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
July	56°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
September	47°F (8°C)	3.1 in
October	33°F (1°C)	2.1 in
November	22°F (-6°C)	1.9 in
December	12°F (-11°C)	1.4 in

Eek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (0.7").

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