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Port Heiden, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
73
Population
2/sq mi density
$67,917
Median Income
$13,658 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
1,821
Violent Crime/100K
1,945 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Heiden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 51.0 sq mi (132.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.9652°N, 158.5864°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Lake and Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 421 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.7 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aniakchak (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aniakchak | Caldera | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 1931 | 27 km |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 98 km |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 157 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Port Heiden has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 24°F in February to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.8").