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Quinhagak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,302 Population 306/sq mi density
$48,594 Median Income $15,012 per capita
$35,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$48,594 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Quinhagak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.4°F
42% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation22 ft (7 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates59.7513°N, 161.8972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBethel Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
416 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 23, 2013 19 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M4.4 72 km
Feb 10, 1994 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.4 144 km
May 16, 1992 10 km SE of Togiak, Alaska M4.2 125 km
Feb 9, 1994 79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.0 128 km
Apr 3, 2018 25 km SSE of Eek, Alaska M3.6 27 km
Mar 11, 2013 18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M3.4 70 km
Mar 15, 2023 102 km SE of Akiak, Alaska M3.2 140 km
Feb 5, 2025 98 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.2 144 km
Feb 25, 2015 103 km E of Eek, Alaska M2.7 104 km
Jun 13, 2019 62 km N of Twin Hills, Alaska M2.7 99 km
Feb 9, 2016 116 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.7 138 km
May 4, 2017 108 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.6 127 km
Jun 13, 2007 74 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KWETHLUK (10,593 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 KWETHLUK 10,593 100 km
2010 HAWK RIVER 5,712 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.7 in

Quinhagak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (0.8").

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