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Kotlik, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
1,166
Population
390/sq mi density
$49,844
Median Income
$11,476 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
28°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
1,249
Violent Crime/100K
1,483 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$49,844 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kotlik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.0292°N, 163.5367°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 455 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in |
Kotlik has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 6°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (0.7").