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Pleasant Valley, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
507 Population 16/sq mi density
$211,071 Median Income $63,301 per capita
30°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
492 Violent Crime/100K 3,087 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$211,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 61.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-20°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average29.9°F
45% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-20°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation642 ft (196 m)
Area31.1 sq mi (80.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates64.8855°N, 146.8986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 61.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0254 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.74 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,194 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 84 km
Jan 19, 2024 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M5.3 44 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km E of Minto, Alaska M5.2 105 km
Jan 7, 1990 22 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.9 94 km
Feb 26, 2013 13 km NW of Ferry, Alaska M4.9 145 km
Jan 7, 1990 16 km SE of Minto, Alaska M4.9 104 km
Jun 11, 2023 14 km E of Central, Alaska M4.8 136 km
Jul 23, 2021 11 km NW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska M4.8 50 km
Nov 18, 1995 59 km SW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska M4.8 98 km
Feb 17, 2007 41 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M4.7 76 km
Nov 3, 2002 79 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.7 146 km
Nov 3, 2002 78 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.7 147 km
Mar 25, 2001 Central Alaska M4.6 115 km
Dec 29, 1993 10 km S of Salcha, Alaska M4.6 50 km
Jan 19, 2018 7 km SE of Ferry, Alaska M4.6 142 km
Aug 7, 2003 83 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.5 149 km
Apr 11, 2019 15 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.5 110 km
Aug 25, 1995 26 km SSW of Ester, Alaska M4.5 72 km
Nov 3, 2002 75 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.5 147 km
Sep 19, 2022 15 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOUNDARY (538,167 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 BOUNDARY 538,167 42 km
2004 CENTRAL COMPLEX (WOLF CREEK) 228,337 74 km
2005 BEAVER CREEK 184,179 88 km
2019 HESS CREEK 181,457 100 km
2004 CAMP CREEK 173,441 95 km
2009 WOOD RIVER 1 120,133 68 km
2013 STUART CREEK #2 87,981 17 km
1998 CARLA LAKE 62,508 100 km
2023 DELTA 57,975 90 km
2021 MUNSON CREEK 54,099 49 km
2023 POGO MINE ROAD 51,225 80 km
2012 DRY CREEK 49,047 41 km
2015 BLAIR 37,977 73 km
2022 MINTO LAKES 37,628 79 km
2004 TORS 32,002 30 km
2015 AGGIE CREEK 30,877 76 km
2007 LITTLE DELTA 29,836 81 km
2011 HASTINGS 25,402 67 km
2002 WEST FORK CHENA 22,384 38 km
2019 SHOVEL CREEK 22,128 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.7 in
March 10°F (-12°C) 0.4 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
September 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
October 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
November 4°F (-16°C) 0.8 in
December -2°F (-19°C) 0.8 in

Pleasant Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -3°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.4").

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