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Minto, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
190 Population 1/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $28,373 per capita
$32,600 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 3,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,600 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Minto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-10°F Jan (-23°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average24.7°F
54% below US avg
January Average-10°F (-23°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates65.0896°N, 149.5902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience7.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
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
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 6, 1995 36 km E of Minto, Alaska M6.0 49 km
Nov 29, 2000 52 km WSW of Ferry, Alaska M5.8 141 km
Jan 19, 2024 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M5.3 141 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km E of Minto, Alaska M5.2 27 km
Jun 4, 2001 54 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska M5.1 140 km
Nov 1, 1992 30 km W of Ferry, Alaska M5.0 118 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Ferry, Alaska M5.0 138 km
Jan 7, 1990 22 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.9 49 km
Feb 26, 2013 13 km NW of Ferry, Alaska M4.9 111 km
Jan 7, 1990 16 km SE of Minto, Alaska M4.9 25 km
Nov 18, 1995 59 km SW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska M4.8 150 km
Apr 2, 2003 26 km SSE of Rampart, Alaska M4.7 28 km
Feb 17, 2007 41 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M4.7 137 km
Dec 29, 1993 10 km S of Salcha, Alaska M4.6 148 km
Sep 6, 2019 65 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska M4.6 142 km
Nov 9, 2000 53 km S of Tanana, Alaska M4.6 132 km
Mar 25, 2001 Central Alaska M4.6 54 km
Jan 19, 2018 7 km SE of Ferry, Alaska M4.6 127 km
Jan 12, 1990 29 km SE of Minto, Alaska M4.5 35 km
Jul 9, 2005 21 km W of Ferry, Alaska M4.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RAILBELT COMPLEX (MINTO FLATS SOUTH) (523,527 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 RAILBELT COMPLEX (MINTO FLATS SOUTH) 523,527 57 km
2002 GESKAKMINA LAKE 260,205 73 km
2019 HESS CREEK 181,457 90 km
2000 ZITZIANA 167,771 78 km
2010 TOKLAT 2 146,447 95 km
2005 FISH CREEK 132,667 83 km
2006 PARKS HWY 125,276 78 km
2003 ERICKSON CREEK 119,668 68 km
2002 MILEPOST 78 107,420 39 km
2022 CHITANANA 105,745 91 km
2004 YUKON CROSSING COMPLEX 100,680 98 km
2015 HAY SLOUGH 86,219 89 km
2001 FISH CREEK 83,362 96 km
2009 STEVENS CREEK 1 81,281 59 km
2022 CLEAR 72,998 91 km
2018 ZITZIANA RIVER 70,350 56 km
2018 MOOSEHEART 54,693 71 km
2021 DRY CREEK 53,286 59 km
2019 GROUSE CREEK 49,722 61 km
1991 132376 46,373 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -10°F (-23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February -2°F (-19°C) 0.5 in
March 8°F (-13°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 28°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
October 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
November 4°F (-16°C) 0.6 in
December -6°F (-21°C) 0.7 in

Minto has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.3").

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