Ketchikan, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,151
Population
2,128/sq mi density
$76,835
Median Income
$42,791 per capita
$340,300
Home Value
$405,952 Zillow
$1,319
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
398
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,835 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$340,300 home value, $1,319/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ketchikan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3571°N, 131.6746°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Ketchikan Gateway Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.6 / 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 | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 153 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 16.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 11.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 11.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 14.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 17.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 16.3 in |
Ketchikan has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 36°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.4") and June the driest (7.0").