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Ester, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,784
Population
43/sq mi density
$67,640
Median Income
$39,238 per capita
$242,000
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
$1,232
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
27°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,640 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$242,000 home value, $1,232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-8°F Jan (-22°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.8°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -8°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,989 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 64.3 sq mi (166.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.8791°N, 148.0412°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0254 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.8 in |
Ester has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -8°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.3").