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Susitna North, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,506 Population 5/sq mi density
$42,614 Median Income $35,210 per capita
$238,200 Home Value $253,301 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 6,733 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,614 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$238,200 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Susitna North has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,566 ft (477 m)
Area129.9 sq mi (336.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates62.1476°N, 149.7485°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyMatanuska-Susitna Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.7 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9,350 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 1, 1991 Central Alaska M6.3 93 km
May 31, 2021 73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska M6.1 84 km
Dec 4, 2012 20 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska M5.8 114 km
Jun 24, 2015 46 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska M5.8 128 km
Dec 30, 1995 66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska M5.7 126 km
May 24, 1995 26 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska M5.5 128 km
Apr 8, 2021 28 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska M5.5 132 km
Sep 25, 2010 54 km NE of Chase, Alaska M5.4 80 km
Dec 2, 1992 29 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska M5.4 83 km
Jul 4, 1996 33 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 65 km
Mar 8, 2000 33 km N of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 86 km
Jun 22, 2009 36 km E of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 55 km
Jul 28, 2011 8 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska M5.3 82 km
Feb 27, 2021 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska M5.3 93 km
May 6, 1997 8 km NW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska M5.3 65 km
Jul 22, 1999 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska M5.3 98 km
Dec 28, 1990 49 km S of Cantwell, Alaska M5.3 102 km
Feb 27, 2021 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska M5.3 93 km
May 15, 2016 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska M5.3 120 km
Sep 1, 2000 71 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska M5.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Spurr Stratovolcano 3,374 m (11,070 ft) 1992 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SU RIVER (7,050 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 SU RIVER 7,050 33 km
2015 SOCKEYE 6,538 43 km
2019 MCKINLEY 3,436 24 km
2010 EKLUTNA 1,941 100 km
2019 DESHKA LANDING 1,285 56 km
2002 THURSDAY CREEK 1,046 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
November 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.9 in

Susitna North has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 14°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (1.1").

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