Kachemak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
835 Population 500/sq mi density
$71,125 Median Income $39,809 per capita
$404,300 Home Value $530,815 Zillow
$1,120 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$71,125 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$404,300 home value, $1,120/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kachemak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 83.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation227 ft (69 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates59.6745°N, 151.4363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
115 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 83.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.28"
Driest Month (May) 0.78"

Air Quality

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

9,758 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 24, 2016 47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M7.1 107 km
Jul 29, 2015 52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M6.4 101 km
Jul 9, 1998 73 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska M6.1 110 km
Nov 20, 1993 66 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.9 97 km
Jan 24, 2009 Southern Alaska M5.9 86 km
May 27, 2019 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 105 km
May 10, 2014 23 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.8 54 km
May 19, 2000 63 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 106 km
May 5, 1999 30 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska M5.7 49 km
Feb 12, 1995 67 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.6 99 km
Mar 2, 2017 48 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.6 69 km
Feb 10, 2004 6 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.5 47 km
Aug 13, 1990 13 km NW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.5 48 km
Jan 25, 2001 39 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska M5.5 73 km
May 12, 1992 37 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.5 114 km
Apr 25, 1994 19 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska M5.4 129 km
Oct 17, 1996 70 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 98 km
Mar 19, 2023 19 km SSW of Anchor Point, Alaska M5.4 27 km
May 19, 2005 54 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 80 km
Jan 2, 2009 62 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska M5.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 GREWINGK, AK Meteorological 60.0 m - 20 km
2024 PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK Meteorological 17.0 m - 94 km
1883 COOK INLET, AK Explosion 9.1 m 8 115 km
2022 RESURRECTION BAY, AK Meteorological 0.1 m - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliamna (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iliamna Stratovolcano 3,053 m (10,016 ft) 1876 101 km
Augustine Lava dome(s) 1,252 m (4,108 ft) 2006 118 km
Spurr Stratovolcano 3,374 m (11,070 ft) 1992 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FUNNY RIVER (193,798 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 FUNNY RIVER 193,798 79 km
2007 CARIBOU HILLS 46,686 41 km
2005 FOX CREEK WFU 25,577 59 km
2009 SHANTA CREEK 14,474 85 km
2005 KING COUNTY CREEK 10,124 97 km
2005 TRACY AVE 5,416 9 km
2004 GLACIER CREEK 5,230 68 km
1994 WINDY POINT 2,689 61 km
2007 SWAN LAKE 1,986 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Kachemak has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and May the driest (0.8").

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