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Hydaburg, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
297
Population
1,024/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$24,779 per capita
$120,000
Home Value
$387,573 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
15.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
1,266
Violent Crime/100K
1,582 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,266 violent crimes/100K (233% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hydaburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.2058°N, 132.8204°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.5 m (18 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | GRAHAM ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Unknown | 5.5 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 2013 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 11.7 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 13.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 13.0 in |
Hydaburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 121.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.6") and July the driest (5.6").