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Ouzinkie, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
97 Population 18/sq mi density
$27,813 Median Income $28,649 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
647 Violent Crime/100K 4,157 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$27,813 median income, 22.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ouzinkie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average38.1°F
29% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation337 ft (103 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates57.9247°N, 152.4624°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKodiak Island Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
240 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.5"
170% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

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

2,675 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 M7.0 130 km
Jan 10, 2001 47 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska M6.9 137 km
Jul 11, 2000 24 km SSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska M6.5 121 km
Dec 7, 1999 29 km N of Akhiok, Alaska M6.4 134 km
Jul 19, 2001 107 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska M5.9 139 km
May 19, 2000 63 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 130 km
May 27, 2019 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 104 km
Aug 31, 2017 61 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.6 91 km
Mar 8, 1990 35 km N of Aleneva, Alaska M5.6 59 km
Jan 20, 2004 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska M5.5 80 km
Aug 26, 1999 68 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska M5.5 142 km
Jul 11, 2000 23 km SSE of Karluk, Alaska M5.5 124 km
Mar 8, 2000 27 km SW of Larsen Bay, Alaska M5.4 125 km
May 11, 2017 69 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.4 131 km
Feb 21, 2023 43 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.4 126 km
Dec 1, 2012 81 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.4 112 km
Dec 6, 1999 33 km N of Akhiok, Alaska M5.3 126 km
Mar 27, 2008 41 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.3 122 km
Jan 2, 2009 62 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska M5.3 60 km
Jan 10, 2001 55 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.3 146 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 108 km
1854 KODIAK ISLAND, AK Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 107 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 (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Katmai Stratovolcano 2,047 m (6,716 ft) 1912 152 km
Trident Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) 1974 159 km
Augustine Lava dome(s) 1,252 m (4,108 ft) 2006 169 km
Martin Stratovolcano 1,863 m (6,112 ft) 1953 173 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 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 31°F (-0°C) 5.4 in
March 33°F (0°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
May 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 49°F (9°C) 7.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 7.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 6.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 6.8 in

Ouzinkie has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (3.7").

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