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Koliganek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Dillingham Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
224 Population 13/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $15,989 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
1,821 Violent Crime/100K 1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Koliganek 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 Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation245 ft (75 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates59.6967°N, 157.2248°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyDillingham Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
267 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 47.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
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 Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Mar 17, 2025.

May 1, 1990 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M6.6 136 km
Jul 23, 2016 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M5.5 143 km
Jun 30, 1993 34 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.4 136 km
Jul 13, 2007 48 km W of Iliamna, Alaska M4.4 82 km
Feb 10, 1994 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.4 119 km
Nov 6, 1994 18 km W of Naknek, Alaska M4.3 108 km
Mar 25, 2006 35 km E of King Salmon, Alaska M4.2 132 km
Jan 13, 2004 18 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.2 135 km
May 31, 2016 20 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M4.1 136 km
Feb 9, 1994 79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.0 134 km
May 26, 2011 37 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska M3.9 147 km
Aug 27, 1990 33 km W of Kokhanok, Alaska M3.8 108 km
Oct 5, 2016 89 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.7 111 km
Feb 12, 2011 4 km S of Portage Creek, Alaska M3.7 96 km
Jan 13, 2025 19 km S of Clarks Point, Alaska M3.7 138 km
Sep 3, 2000 28 km E of New Stuyahok, Alaska M3.6 40 km
Jul 27, 2014 68 km SSE of Igiugig, Alaska M3.6 149 km
Feb 9, 1994 48 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.5 103 km
Jan 8, 1995 24 km E of King Salmon, Alaska M3.5 122 km
Jan 31, 2025 22 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M3.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KOKTULI RIVER (296,656 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 KOKTULI RIVER 296,656 72 km
2022 IOWITHLA RIVER 43,424 76 km
2022 KOKWOK 32,508 60 km
2019 ETHEL CREEK 31,780 63 km
2022 PAULS CREEK 17,902 98 km
2019 LEVELOCK 10,370 67 km
2019 LOWER KLUTUK 5,997 45 km
2015 COPENHAGEN CREEK 5,335 98 km
2015 COPENHAGEN 3,207 88 km
2013 NUYAKUK RIVER 2,496 40 km
2015 KING SALMON RIVER 1 2,418 75 km
2015 LITTLE KOKWOK 2,233 65 km
2015 KOKWOK RIVER 1,923 58 km
2017 KENAKUCHUK CREEK 1,160 53 km
1990 ALAGNAK 1,004 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.2 in
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
May 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in
December 11°F (-11°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Koliganek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 11°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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