Kotzebue, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,046
Population
125/sq mi density
$106,328
Median Income
$42,341 per capita
$264,500
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,610
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
24°F
Avg Temperature
1,088
Violent Crime/100K
714 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$106,328 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$264,500 home value, $1,610/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,088 violent crimes/100K (186% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kotzebue has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 24.0°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.8771°N, 162.5035°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 437 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| 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: Imuruk Lake (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imuruk Lake | Shield(s) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 300 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 2°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in |
Kotzebue has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from -2°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (0.4").