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Hooper Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,008
Population
134/sq mi density
$47,000
Median Income
$23,576 per capita
$725
Median Rent
15.5% income on rent
30°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
1,249
Violent Crime/100K
1,483 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hooper Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 29.5°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.5092°N, 166.1115°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 533 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Hooper Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 10°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (0.7").