Saxman, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Ketchikan Gateway Borough County

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

354 Population 365/sq mi density

$49,808 Median Income $26,533 per capita

$284,400 Home Value $303,611 Zillow

$1,023 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$49,808 median income, 12.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$284,400 home value, $1,023/mo rent

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Saxman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	46.0°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)

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

Annual Rainfall 149.5"

293% above US avg

Snowfall 34.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 18.37"

Driest Month (Jun) 7.02"

Air Quality

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)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 12, 2019.

Apr 29, 2013	60 km ENE of Thoms Place, Alaska	M4.3	118 km
Nov 8, 2009	29 km S of Hydaburg, Alaska	M3.9	87 km
May 8, 2003	87 km W of Prince Rupert, Canada	M3.5	123 km
Apr 6, 2010	34 km SW of Craig, Alaska	M3.3	125 km
Nov 2, 1997	12 km SSE of Kasaan, Alaska	M3.3	50 km
Nov 8, 2009	34 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska	M3.2	82 km
Jan 18, 2008	17 km E of Hyder, Alaska	M3.1	134 km
Apr 12, 2019	22 km WNW of Hyder, Alaska	M3.0	106 km
Jan 18, 2008	11 km N of Hyder, Alaska	M2.9	123 km
Jun 9, 2007	85 km SSW of Metlakatla, Alaska	M2.8	105 km
May 7, 2004	48 km ENE of Wrangell, Alaska	M2.8	146 km
May 12, 2016	20 km NW of Hyder, Alaska	M2.8	118 km
Sep 11, 2015	5 km SE of Hyder, Alaska	M2.8	120 km
Nov 9, 2009	25 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska	M2.8	83 km
Apr 12, 1992	56 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska	M2.7	82 km
Nov 8, 2009	29 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska	M2.7	76 km
Nov 8, 2009	35 km SE of Hydaburg, Alaska	M2.5	72 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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)	16.2 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	11.8 in
March	38°F (3°C)	11.0 in
April	44°F (6°C)	10.3 in
May	50°F (10°C)	8.7 in
June	55°F (13°C)	7.0 in	Driest
July	59°F (15°C)	7.3 in
August	59°F (15°C)	11.3 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	14.3 in
October	46°F (8°C)	18.4 in	Wettest
November	40°F (4°C)	17.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	16.3 in

Saxman has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 36°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.4") and June the driest (7.0").

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