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Iliamna, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
45 Population 1/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $49,967 per capita
$281,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
647 Violent Crime/100K 4,157 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$281,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Iliamna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation229 ft (70 m)
Area37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates59.7783°N, 154.8838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
192 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Very Low
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,926 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 24, 2016 47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M7.1 88 km
Jul 28, 2001 74 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska M6.6 112 km
Jul 29, 2015 52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M6.4 95 km
Jul 9, 1998 73 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska M6.1 133 km
Nov 20, 1993 66 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.9 107 km
Jan 24, 2009 Southern Alaska M5.9 119 km
May 19, 2000 63 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 137 km
Feb 12, 1995 67 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.6 106 km
Mar 2, 2017 48 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.6 127 km
May 12, 1992 37 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.5 80 km
Jan 25, 2001 39 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska M5.5 146 km
May 19, 2005 54 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 125 km
Oct 17, 1996 70 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 114 km
Mar 19, 1993 57 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.2 116 km
Sep 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.2 114 km
Mar 10, 2013 31 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska M5.2 64 km
Dec 18, 2009 83 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska M5.1 117 km
Apr 19, 1991 48 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.1 89 km
Sep 15, 2010 52 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.0 96 km
Jul 28, 2023 66 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.1 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1883 COOK INLET, AK Explosion 9.1 m 8 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Augustine (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Augustine Lava dome(s) 1,252 m (4,108 ft) 2006 94 km
Iliamna Stratovolcano 3,053 m (10,016 ft) 1876 104 km
Katmai Stratovolcano 2,047 m (6,716 ft) 1912 167 km
Trident Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) 1974 172 km
Martin Stratovolcano 1,863 m (6,112 ft) 1953 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KOKTULI RIVER (296,656 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 KOKTULI RIVER 296,656 71 km
2022 UPPER TALARIK 10,090 27 km
2013 NIKUBUMA LAKE 9,084 53 km
2019 PETE ANDREWS CREEK 5,989 17 km
2003 ILIAMNA 5,295 2 km
2013 CURRANT CREEK 1,986 78 km
2016 CHILIKADROTNA RIVER 1,435 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
October 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in

Iliamna has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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