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Steele Creek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
5,861
Population
63/sq mi density
$117,260
Median Income
$53,386 per capita
$331,200
Home Value
$317,494 Zillow
$980
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
27°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
492
Violent Crime/100K
3,087 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,260 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$331,200 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Steele Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.5°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,174 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 92.8 sq mi (240.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.9256°N, 147.4351°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0254 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.8 in |
Steele Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -10°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.4").