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Pilot Point, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
54 Population 2/sq mi density
$98,125 Median Income $33,591 per capita
$1,000 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
1,821 Violent Crime/100K 1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$98,125 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pilot Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area140.5 sq mi (363.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates57.5411°N, 157.7228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyLake and Peninsula Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
370 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 47.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.7 / 100
Community Resilience11.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,060 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

May 29, 2015 117 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska M6.8 131 km
May 1, 1990 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M6.6 129 km
Apr 2, 2016 42 km E of Port Heiden, Alaska M6.2 61 km
Dec 22, 2000 33 km NE of Chignik, Alaska M5.5 114 km
Jul 23, 2016 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M5.5 128 km
Jan 27, 2004 113 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska M5.4 127 km
May 9, 1998 48 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M5.4 66 km
May 9, 1998 35 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M5.4 67 km
Feb 27, 2003 37 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M5.3 110 km
May 11, 2018 69 km W of Karluk, Alaska M5.3 127 km
Jun 13, 2015 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska M5.2 137 km
May 9, 1998 67 km ESE of Egegik, Alaska M5.2 87 km
May 9, 1990 55 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska M5.2 144 km
Apr 1, 2025 59 km E of Egegik, Alaska M5.1 102 km
Aug 29, 2001 54 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska M5.0 144 km
Apr 5, 2013 96 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska M5.0 113 km
Feb 17, 2020 79 km E of Ugashik, Alaska M4.9 99 km
Apr 10, 1990 61 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska M4.9 145 km
May 30, 2015 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska M4.9 141 km
Mar 18, 2008 103 km E of Chignik, Alaska M4.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiginagak (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiginagak Stratovolcano 2,221 m (7,287 ft) 1998 63 km
Aniakchak Caldera 1,341 m (4,400 ft) 1931 78 km
Ukinrek Maars Maar(s) 91 m (299 ft) 1977 79 km
Ugashik-Peulik Stratovolcano 1,474 m (4,836 ft) 1814 84 km
Martin Stratovolcano 1,863 m (6,112 ft) 1953 156 km
Trident Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) 1974 173 km
Katmai Stratovolcano 2,047 m (6,716 ft) 1912 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PILOT POINT (4,482 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 PILOT POINT 4,482 13 km
2021 PILOT POINT 3,733 13 km
2019 OFFAL BEACH 2,890 65 km
2006 MESHIK RIVER 1,520 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in

Pilot Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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