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Kipnuk, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
488
Population
24/sq mi density
$55,417
Median Income
$12,486 per capita
$33,100
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$556
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
31°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,100 home value, $556/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kipnuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.9375°N, 164.0622°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 484 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.8 in |
Kipnuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (0.8").