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Kokhanok, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bristol Bay Borough County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
91 Population 4/sq mi density
$43,000 Median Income $19,271 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
647 Violent Crime/100K 4,157 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$43,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kokhanok 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 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation309 ft (94 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates59.4121°N, 154.7460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBristol Bay Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
203 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.0 / 100
Community Resilience29.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

7,421 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 83 km
May 1, 1990 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M6.6 143 km
Jul 28, 2001 74 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska M6.6 71 km
Jul 29, 2015 52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M6.4 102 km
Nov 20, 1993 66 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.9 118 km
Jan 24, 2009 Southern Alaska M5.9 105 km
May 19, 2000 63 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 112 km
May 27, 2019 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 150 km
Aug 31, 2017 61 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.6 124 km
Mar 2, 2017 48 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.6 120 km
Feb 12, 1995 67 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.6 92 km
Jul 23, 2016 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M5.5 143 km
Aug 26, 1999 68 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska M5.5 140 km
May 12, 1992 37 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.5 79 km
May 19, 2005 54 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 133 km
Dec 1, 2012 81 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.4 116 km
Oct 17, 1996 70 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 127 km
Jun 25, 1994 52 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.2 139 km
Mar 19, 1993 57 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.2 107 km
Mar 10, 2013 31 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska M5.2 33 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 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Augustine (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Augustine Lava dome(s) 1,252 m (4,108 ft) 2006 75 km
Iliamna Stratovolcano 3,053 m (10,016 ft) 1876 116 km
Katmai Stratovolcano 2,047 m (6,716 ft) 1912 127 km
Trident Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) 1974 132 km
Martin Stratovolcano 1,863 m (6,112 ft) 1953 142 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 99 km
2022 UPPER TALARIK 10,090 65 km
2013 NIKUBUMA LAKE 9,084 92 km
2019 PETE ANDREWS CREEK 5,989 46 km
2003 ILIAMNA 5,295 43 km
2003 KAMISHAK BAY 1,526 75 km
1990 ALAGNAK 1,004 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in

Kokhanok has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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