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Goodnews Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
113
Population
34/sq mi density
$29,167
Median Income
$11,144 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
31°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$29,167 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodnews Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 181 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1272°N, 161.5753°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 422 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in |
Goodnews Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (0.9").