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Ekwok, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Dillingham Census Area County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
35 Population 2/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $22,394 per capita
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
1,821 Violent Crime/100K 1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ekwok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation97 ft (30 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates59.3458°N, 157.4870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyDillingham Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
286 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 47.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
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 High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

322 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M2.5 on May 24, 2025.

May 1, 1990 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M6.6 107 km
Jul 23, 2016 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M5.5 114 km
Feb 27, 2003 37 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M5.3 120 km
Jun 13, 2010 Alaska Peninsula M4.9 139 km
May 22, 1995 53 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.7 139 km
Jul 18, 2013 59 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.6 145 km
Feb 24, 2007 55 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.6 135 km
Feb 10, 1994 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.4 118 km
Jul 13, 2007 48 km W of Iliamna, Alaska M4.4 108 km
Jun 30, 1993 34 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.4 114 km
Mar 27, 2015 27 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M4.3 148 km
Mar 3, 1994 58 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.3 143 km
Nov 6, 1994 18 km W of Naknek, Alaska M4.3 70 km
Jun 28, 1991 58 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.3 143 km
Jan 13, 2004 18 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.2 106 km
Mar 25, 2006 35 km E of King Salmon, Alaska M4.2 111 km
Aug 5, 1990 56 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.2 143 km
Sep 21, 2013 60 km E of Egegik, Alaska M4.2 147 km
May 20, 2003 Alaska Peninsula M4.2 145 km
May 31, 2016 20 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M4.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ukinrek Maars (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ukinrek Maars Maar(s) 91 m (299 ft) 1977 178 km
Martin Stratovolcano 1,863 m (6,112 ft) 1953 179 km
Trident Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) 1974 185 km
Katmai Stratovolcano 2,047 m (6,716 ft) 1912 188 km
Ugashik-Peulik Stratovolcano 1,474 m (4,836 ft) 1814 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IOWITHLA RIVER (43,424 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 IOWITHLA RIVER 43,424 40 km
2022 KOKWOK 32,508 62 km
2022 PAULS CREEK 17,902 79 km
2012 SNAKE RIVER 15,244 81 km
2019 LEVELOCK 10,370 42 km
2015 PAULS CREEK 9,683 82 km
2019 LOWER KLUTUK 5,997 20 km
2015 COPENHAGEN CREEK 5,335 57 km
2015 COPENHAGEN 3,207 48 km
2013 NUYAKUK RIVER 2,496 73 km
2015 LITTLE KOKWOK 2,233 55 km
2015 KOKWOK RIVER 1,923 52 km
2017 KENAKUCHUK CREEK 1,160 44 km
1990 ALAGNAK 1,004 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.2 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Ekwok has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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