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King Salmon, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bristol Bay Borough County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
354
Population
2/sq mi density
$132,500
Median Income
$56,134 per capita
$292,500
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,325
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
1,821
Violent Crime/100K
1,945 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$132,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$292,500 home value, $1,325/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
King Salmon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 169.7 sq mi (439.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.7352°N, 156.5285°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bristol Bay Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 282 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Martin (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 92 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 100 km |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 100 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 104 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 110 km |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 180 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
King Salmon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").