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Fox River, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
605
Population
5/sq mi density
$75,083
Median Income
$19,617 per capita
$291,700
Home Value
$217,714 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
595
Violent Crime/100K
4,481 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$75,083 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
595 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 83.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,262 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 128.3 sq mi (332.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.8922°N, 151.0124°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 95 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | GREWINGK, AK | Meteorological | 60.0 m | — | 31 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 145 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliamna (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 117 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 148 km |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Fox River has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in December to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (1.6").