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Nikiski, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,656
Population
67/sq mi density
$63,023
Median Income
$31,462 per capita
$309,200
Home Value
$313,253 Zillow
$970
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
518
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,023 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$309,200 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nikiski has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 133 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 75.9 sq mi (196.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7250°N, 151.2253°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | GREWINGK, AK | Meteorological | 60.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 84 km |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 128 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in |
Nikiski has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (1.1").