Talkeetna, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
997
Population
11/sq mi density
$72,250
Median Income
$31,214 per capita
$243,100
Home Value
$271,055 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,250 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, $879/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 675 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.3095°N, 149.9239°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 15.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.7 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in |
Talkeetna has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 14°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (1.1").