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Evansville, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
15 Population 1/sq mi density
$93,281 Median Income $70,673 per capita
24°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 3,840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,281 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Evansville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 97.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-11°F Jan (-24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average23.9°F
56% below US avg
January Average-11°F (-24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,067 ft (325 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates66.9329°N, 151.3701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
177 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 97.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience7.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
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
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

289 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 16, 1995 55 km NW of Rampart, Alaska M4.4 126 km
Apr 17, 2000 22 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska M4.4 97 km
May 25, 2013 36 km NW of Stevens Village, Alaska M4.4 108 km
Aug 26, 2000 46 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska M4.3 131 km
Jun 7, 2001 63 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska M4.2 106 km
Jan 17, 2016 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska M4.2 105 km
Apr 17, 2000 20 km E of Wiseman, Alaska M4.1 92 km
Jun 4, 2003 32 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska M4.1 108 km
Mar 16, 2010 47 km N of Rampart, Alaska M4.0 121 km
Jul 28, 1995 62 km NW of Alatna, Alaska M4.0 105 km
Mar 15, 2010 50 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska M3.9 118 km
Jun 30, 2009 70 km SSE of New Allakaket, Alaska M3.9 105 km
May 20, 1999 32 km SW of Alatna, Alaska M3.9 104 km
Aug 18, 1992 15 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska M3.9 132 km
Jan 11, 2015 37 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska M3.9 130 km
Apr 3, 2001 35 km N of Rampart, Alaska M3.9 137 km
Jun 27, 2012 49 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska M3.8 120 km
Apr 7, 2013 27 km NNE of Stevens Village, Alaska M3.8 139 km
May 3, 2002 73 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska M3.8 144 km
Jun 28, 1997 16 km NNE of Stevens Village, Alaska M3.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DALL CITY (530,692 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 DALL CITY 530,692 96 km
1990 KAN 7 367,774 58 km
2005 OLD DUMMY 239,053 92 km
2005 NORTH BONANZA 190,655 40 km
2004 HODZANA RIVER 187,810 96 km
2005 CHAPMAN CREEK 165,403 48 km
2004 EVANSVILLE 137,996 7 km
1991 131569 109,443 47 km
2004 CLAWANMENKA LAKE 108,330 42 km
2013 PROSPECT CREEK 61,848 23 km
2015 WEST FORK 61,750 89 km
2022 LANSING CREEK 56,386 96 km
2016 HOGATZA RIVER 51,144 100 km
1991 BTT S 17 43,560 26 km
2016 INIAKUK LAKE 34,707 69 km
2010 PEAVEY CREEK 30,671 32 km
2022 CURKY 30,355 89 km
1991 131655 30,263 93 km
2022 DOUGLAS 23,266 41 km
2002 JIM RIVER 22,559 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -11°F (-24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February -8°F (-22°C) 0.6 in
March 2°F (-16°C) 0.6 in
April 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
October 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
November -2°F (-19°C) 0.9 in
December -9°F (-23°C) 0.9 in

Evansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -11°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.4").

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