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Farmers Loop, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,887 Population 224/sq mi density
$103,635 Median Income $46,079 per capita
$262,600 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$1,298 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
29°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
5.0 / 5.0
$103,635 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,600 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmers Loop has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 57.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-7°F Jan (-22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average28.5°F
47% below US avg
January Average-7°F (-22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.7 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates64.9082°N, 147.6986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 57.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.89"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

1,361 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Oct 6, 1995 36 km E of Minto, Alaska M6.0 50 km
Jan 19, 2024 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M5.3 58 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km E of Minto, Alaska M5.2 69 km
Nov 1, 1992 30 km W of Ferry, Alaska M5.0 138 km
Feb 26, 2013 13 km NW of Ferry, Alaska M4.9 119 km
Jan 7, 1990 22 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.9 57 km
Jan 7, 1990 16 km SE of Minto, Alaska M4.9 67 km
Nov 18, 1995 59 km SW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska M4.8 95 km
Jul 23, 2021 11 km NW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska M4.8 68 km
Apr 2, 2003 26 km SSE of Rampart, Alaska M4.7 115 km
Nov 3, 2002 79 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.7 148 km
Nov 3, 2002 78 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.7 148 km
Feb 17, 2007 41 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M4.7 74 km
Jan 19, 2018 7 km SE of Ferry, Alaska M4.6 121 km
Mar 25, 2001 Central Alaska M4.6 80 km
Dec 29, 1993 10 km S of Salcha, Alaska M4.6 66 km
Jan 12, 1990 29 km SE of Minto, Alaska M4.5 58 km
Jul 9, 2005 21 km W of Ferry, Alaska M4.5 133 km
Aug 25, 1995 26 km SSW of Ester, Alaska M4.5 41 km
Nov 3, 2002 75 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOUNDARY (538,167 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 BOUNDARY 538,167 53 km
2005 BEAVER CREEK 184,179 78 km
2019 HESS CREEK 181,457 82 km
2006 PARKS HWY 125,276 71 km
2009 WOOD RIVER 1 120,133 51 km
2003 ERICKSON CREEK 119,668 98 km
2002 MILEPOST 78 107,420 69 km
2013 STUART CREEK #2 87,981 50 km
2009 RAILBELT COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 87,861 92 km
2001 FISH CREEK 83,362 80 km
2021 MUNSON CREEK 54,099 85 km
2012 DRY CREEK 49,047 42 km
2004 MUD FORK 2 44,582 93 km
2015 BLAIR 37,977 78 km
2022 MINTO LAKES 37,628 43 km
2004 TORS 32,002 68 km
2015 AGGIE CREEK 30,877 46 km
2007 LITTLE DELTA 29,836 90 km
2022 TANANA RIVER 25,597 90 km
2011 HASTINGS 25,402 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -7°F (-22°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 0°F (-18°C) 0.6 in
March 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
September 44°F (6°C) 1.3 in
October 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
November 4°F (-16°C) 0.9 in
December -3°F (-19°C) 0.8 in

Farmers Loop has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -7°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.3").

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