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Elim, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
278
Population
106/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$14,740 per capita
$117,300
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
23°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
1,490
Violent Crime/100K
4,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Elim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 23.2°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.6182°N, 162.2766°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Nome Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 425 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Imuruk Lake (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imuruk Lake | Shield(s) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 300 | 114 km |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in |
Elim has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -4°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (0.6").