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Talkeetna, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
997 Population 11/sq mi density
$72,250 Median Income $31,214 per capita
$243,100 Home Value $253,301 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 6,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Talkeetna 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

Elevation675 ft (206 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates62.3095°N, 149.9239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyMatanuska-Susitna Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.26"

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

9,769 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 79 km
May 31, 2021 73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska M6.1 88 km
Jun 24, 2015 46 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska M5.8 128 km
Dec 4, 2012 20 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska M5.8 127 km
Dec 30, 1995 66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska M5.7 106 km
Apr 8, 2021 28 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska M5.5 120 km
May 24, 1995 26 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska M5.5 145 km
Jul 4, 1996 33 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 70 km
Jun 22, 2009 36 km E of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 58 km
Mar 8, 2000 33 km N of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 75 km
Dec 2, 1992 29 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska M5.4 89 km
Sep 25, 2010 54 km NE of Chase, Alaska M5.4 64 km
May 15, 2016 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska M5.3 100 km
Jul 22, 1999 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska M5.3 118 km
Dec 28, 1990 49 km S of Cantwell, Alaska M5.3 92 km
Jul 28, 2011 8 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska M5.3 77 km
Feb 27, 2021 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska M5.3 110 km
May 6, 1997 8 km NW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska M5.3 84 km
Feb 27, 2021 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska M5.3 110 km
Sep 1, 2000 71 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska M5.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Spurr Stratovolcano 3,374 m (11,070 ft) 1992 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 SU RIVER 7,050 43 km
2015 SOCKEYE 6,538 58 km
2019 MCKINLEY 3,436 37 km
2019 DESHKA LANDING 1,285 71 km
2002 THURSDAY CREEK 1,046 70 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 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
November 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.9 in

Talkeetna has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 14°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (1.3").

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