Fishhook, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,461
Population
84/sq mi density
$101,518
Median Income
$41,599 per capita
$361,900
Home Value
$420,936 Zillow
$1,784
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$101,518 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$361,900 home value, $1,784/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fishhook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,686 ft (1,123 m) |
| Area | 72.9 sq mi (188.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.7312°N, 149.2836°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Fishhook has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 16°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.3").