Emmonak, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
945
Population
190/sq mi density
$55,417
Median Income
$22,719 per capita
$116,500
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,006
Median Rent
35.9% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $1,006/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Emmonak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.7756°N, 164.5093°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 483 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| 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 Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in |
Emmonak has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 6°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (0.7").