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Fort Yukon, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
583
Population
87/sq mi density
$39,934
Median Income
$32,542 per capita
$110,800
Home Value
$320,632 Zillow
$1,038
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
23°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,934 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $1,038/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Yukon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 23.0°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.5884°N, 145.2276°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 143 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 | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.4 in |
Fort Yukon has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and April the driest (0.2").