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Salamatof, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,201 Population 150/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $25,917 per capita
$318,000 Home Value $313,253 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
518 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$318,000 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Salamatof has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation106 ft (32 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates60.6042°N, 151.3113°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11,029 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 29, 2015 52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M6.4 131 km
Jul 9, 1998 73 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska M6.1 86 km
Nov 20, 1993 66 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska M5.9 114 km
Dec 4, 2012 20 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska M5.8 77 km
Jun 24, 2015 46 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska M5.8 123 km
May 10, 2014 23 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.8 80 km
Mar 2, 2017 48 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.6 136 km
Aug 13, 1990 13 km NW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.5 73 km
May 24, 1995 26 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska M5.5 79 km
Feb 10, 2004 6 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.5 143 km
Jan 25, 2001 39 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska M5.5 78 km
Mar 19, 2023 19 km SSW of Anchor Point, Alaska M5.4 115 km
Apr 25, 1994 19 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska M5.4 28 km
Dec 2, 1992 29 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska M5.4 121 km
Oct 17, 1996 70 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 106 km
Jul 4, 1996 33 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 141 km
May 19, 2005 54 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska M5.4 100 km
Jul 22, 1999 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska M5.3 132 km
Feb 27, 2021 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska M5.3 109 km
Mar 9, 1990 44 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska M5.3 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 GREWINGK, AK Meteorological 60.0 m 110 km
2024 PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK Meteorological 17.0 m 113 km
2022 RESURRECTION BAY, AK Meteorological 0.1 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Spurr Stratovolcano 3,374 m (11,070 ft) 1992 92 km
Iliamna Stratovolcano 3,053 m (10,016 ft) 1876 117 km
Augustine Lava dome(s) 1,252 m (4,108 ft) 2006 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FUNNY RIVER (193,798 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 FUNNY RIVER 193,798 42 km
2019 SWAN LAKE 164,801 61 km
2007 CARIBOU HILLS 46,686 65 km
2005 FOX CREEK WFU 25,577 54 km
2009 SHANTA CREEK 14,474 37 km
2005 KING COUNTY CREEK 10,124 48 km
1991 POTHOLE 8,769 73 km
2015 CARD STREET 7,366 44 km
2005 TRACY AVE 5,416 95 km
2004 GLACIER CREEK 5,230 65 km
1994 WINDY POINT 2,689 61 km
1987 SKILAK 2 2,365 51 km
2007 SWAN LAKE 1,986 54 km
2014 TYONEK 1,668 56 km
2017 EAST FORK 1,104 44 km
2005 IRISH CHANNEL 1,067 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.9 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 2.9 in

Salamatof has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (1.1").

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