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Holy Cross, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
229
Population
8/sq mi density
$22,917
Median Income
$18,201 per capita
$55,600
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
31°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,917 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Holy Cross 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 | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 37.2 sq mi (96.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.1851°N, 159.8588°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 330 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Holy Cross has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 4°F in December to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (0.8").