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Mill Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,541 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$94,359 Median Income $51,428 per capita
$430,600 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$2,777 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
647 Violent Crime/100K 4,157 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,359 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$430,600 home value, $2,777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mill Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation110 ft (34 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates57.8155°N, 152.3675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKodiak Island Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
246 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"
99% above US avg
Snowfall 42.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail No Rating
Strong Wind No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,397 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 27, 2025.

Dec 6, 1999 26 km SSE of Karluk, Alaska M7.0 129 km
Jan 10, 2001 47 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska M6.9 128 km
Jul 11, 2000 24 km SSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska M6.5 121 km
Dec 7, 1999 29 km N of Akhiok, Alaska M6.4 132 km
Jul 19, 2001 107 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska M5.9 126 km
May 27, 2019 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 116 km
May 19, 2000 63 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 143 km
Nov 8, 1998 101 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.7 146 km
Mar 8, 1990 35 km N of Aleneva, Alaska M5.6 72 km
Aug 31, 2017 61 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.6 103 km
Jul 11, 2000 23 km SSE of Karluk, Alaska M5.5 123 km
Jan 20, 2004 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska M5.5 81 km
Feb 21, 2023 43 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.4 116 km
Dec 1, 2012 81 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.4 123 km
May 11, 2017 69 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.4 119 km
Mar 8, 2000 27 km SW of Larsen Bay, Alaska M5.4 124 km
Mar 27, 2008 41 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.3 133 km
Jan 10, 2001 55 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.3 138 km
Dec 6, 1999 33 km N of Akhiok, Alaska M5.3 124 km
Jan 2, 2009 62 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska M5.3 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1788 ALASKA PENINSULA, AK Earthquake 30.0 m 98 km
1854 KODIAK ISLAND, AK Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 93 km
1970 ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK Earthquake 0.0 m 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katmai (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Katmai Stratovolcano 2,047 m (6,716 ft) 1912 161 km
Trident Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) 1974 168 km
Martin Stratovolcano 1,863 m (6,112 ft) 1953 181 km
Augustine Lava dome(s) 1,252 m (4,108 ft) 2006 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TWIN CREEKS (3,418 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 TWIN CREEKS 3,418 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 7.6 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 5.6 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
May 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
June 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
September 49°F (9°C) 7.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 6.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 7.0 in

Mill Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 31°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (3.9").

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