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Saxman, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
354
Population
365/sq mi density
$49,808
Median Income
$26,533 per capita
$284,400
Home Value
$279,263 Zillow
$1,023
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
3,517 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,808 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$284,400 home value, $1,023/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 157.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3232°N, 131.5892°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Ketchikan Gateway Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 154 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 11.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 10.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 14.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 13.4 in | Coldest |
Saxman has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 35°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 126.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.4") and July the driest (5.8").