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Mountain Village, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
872 Population 207/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $15,899 per capita
$21,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$21,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.4°F
42% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation153 ft (47 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates62.0919°N, 163.6953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKusilvak Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
453 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.71"

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

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 17, 2025.

Jan 16, 2006 10 km NE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska M3.0 76 km
Mar 21, 2005 23 km WNW of Emmonak, Alaska M2.9 104 km
Oct 31, 2017 33 km ESE of Emmonak, Alaska M2.8 67 km
Mar 7, 2024 71 km N of Marshall, Alaska M2.8 101 km
Jan 23, 2025 30 km SSE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska M2.7 53 km
Apr 13, 2008 27 km E of Kotlik, Alaska M2.7 112 km
Jul 17, 2025 42 km SSW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska M2.6 73 km
Jun 17, 2019 18 km S of Willow Creek, Alaska M2.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Michael Shield(s) 715 m (2,346 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (169,506 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 EAST FORK 169,506 45 km
2022 APOON PASS 89,373 51 km
2020 INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS 69,482 88 km
2020 KOCHILAGOK HILL 29,730 64 km
2015 IZAVLKNEK RIVER 23,341 95 km
2002 AROPUK 19,915 86 km
2009 ALLMAN LAKE 17,514 99 km
1991 132242 14,334 74 km
2020 MANOKINAK RIVER 12,674 94 km
2020 IZAVIKNEK RIVER 3,728 83 km
2022 PONGLEVIK RIVER 3,261 42 km
2007 NOYUK 3,003 89 km
2017 ALLEN 2,501 57 km
2007 KUKA 2,488 92 km
2020 KGUN LAKE 1,691 65 km
2016 PITMIK RIVER 1,151 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in
March 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in
April 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Driest
May 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in
December 10°F (-13°C) 1.1 in

Mountain Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (0.7").

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