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Koyuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
306 Population 60/sq mi density
$34,250 Median Income $15,647 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
1,490 Violent Crime/100K 4,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,250 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Koyuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-4°F Jan (-20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average23.2°F
57% below US avg
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates64.9411°N, 161.1455°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKusilvak Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
389 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience5.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 6, 2006 36 km NNE of Koyuk, Alaska M4.5 36 km
Dec 15, 1997 17 km E of Golovin, Alaska M4.5 84 km
May 17, 1999 15 km ENE of Kaltag, Alaska M4.5 145 km
Apr 30, 2001 22 km SW of White Mountain, Alaska M4.4 130 km
May 18, 1995 15 km N of Elim, Alaska M4.3 59 km
Jun 16, 2023 30 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M4.3 132 km
Jul 28, 2005 18 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M4.3 125 km
Apr 19, 2024 48 km SW of Buckland, Alaska M4.2 84 km
Jul 31, 1993 10 km SSW of Elim, Alaska M4.0 74 km
Aug 23, 1998 81 km SW of Deering, Alaska M4.0 139 km
Jul 21, 1998 northern Alaska M4.0 56 km
Sep 18, 2024 19 km WSW of Unalakleet, Alaska M4.0 125 km
Jul 21, 2005 8 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M3.9 117 km
Jun 13, 2023 29 km WSW of Golovin, Alaska M3.9 130 km
Nov 21, 2000 26 km ENE of Kaltag, Alaska M3.9 149 km
May 25, 1996 9 km SE of Golovin, Alaska M3.9 96 km
Feb 6, 2001 31 km W of Kaltag, Alaska M3.8 108 km
May 25, 1996 8 km WNW of Golovin, Alaska M3.8 107 km
Jul 12, 2005 12 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M3.8 118 km
Jan 27, 2022 53 km S of Elim, Alaska M3.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Imuruk Lake (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Imuruk Lake Shield(s) 610 m (2,001 ft) 300 125 km
St. Michael Shield(s) 715 m (2,346 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH RIVER (111,059 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 NORTH RIVER 111,059 51 km
2015 KOYUK 23,101 35 km
2013 SHAKTOOLIK RIVER 11,972 100 km
1997 PEACE RIVER 7,959 35 km
2015 UNGALIK 7,557 57 km
2004 CLIFF CREEK 5,966 90 km
2005 BOX RIVER 5,730 100 km
2015 SHAKTOOLIK 4,937 71 km
2004 EAST FORK KOYUKUK 3,573 47 km
2010 TIPOOKTULEARUK RIVER 3,185 41 km
2017 RIVER NORTH 3,108 89 km
2019 SALMON CREEK 2,986 44 km
2019 KATEEL RIVER 2,517 73 km
2018 FAIRHAVEN CREEK 1,931 91 km
1984 414057 1,689 73 km
2019 KUZITRIN RIVER 9 1,609 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -4°F (-20°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.6 in
March 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
May 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
October 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
November 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in

Koyuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -4°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.5").

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