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Point MacKenzie, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
1,728
Population
11/sq mi density
$206,300
Home Value
$375,242 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
6,733 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Point MacKenzie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 77.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.6°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 162.3 sq mi (420.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.3427°N, 150.0485°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Point MacKenzie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (1.5").