Healy Lake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
31
Population
0/sq mi density
$13,750
Median Income
$14,203 per capita
$335,700
Home Value
$320,632 Zillow
27°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$13,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$335,700 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Healy Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.3°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,505 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 75.0 sq mi (194.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0097°N, 144.6816°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 110 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.5 in |
Healy Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.3").