Togiak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
993 Population 24/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $29,543 per capita
$102,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 17.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Togiak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.4°F
42% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Area226.3 sq mi (586.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates59.0529°N, 160.3969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBethel Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
386 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.87"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 10, 1994 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.4 108 km
May 16, 1992 10 km SE of Togiak, Alaska M4.2 10 km
Feb 9, 1994 79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.0 91 km
Oct 5, 2016 89 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.7 132 km
Jan 13, 2025 19 km S of Clarks Point, Alaska M3.7 115 km
Apr 3, 2018 25 km SSE of Eek, Alaska M3.6 135 km
Nov 21, 2000 22 km WSW of Ekwok, Alaska M3.5 149 km
Feb 9, 1994 48 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.5 101 km
Jan 20, 2015 53 km W of Koliganek, Alaska M3.3 148 km
Feb 11, 1994 49 km N of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.3 122 km
Mar 2, 1997 16 km WSW of Clarks Point, Alaska M3.3 97 km
Apr 13, 1995 11 km WSW of Portage Creek, Alaska M3.2 144 km
Feb 5, 2025 98 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.2 126 km
Sep 7, 2016 90 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.2 139 km
May 31, 2004 6 km WNW of Clarks Point, Alaska M3.1 103 km
Aug 11, 2011 13 km SW of Portage Creek, Alaska M3.1 148 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NNE of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.0 134 km
Apr 25, 2009 75 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.8 123 km
Mar 2, 2003 22 km NW of Portage Creek, Alaska M2.8 138 km
May 4, 2019 104 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GECHIAK LAKE (16,919 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 GECHIAK LAKE 16,919 27 km
1991 TWIN 11,889 21 km
2022 TUKLUNG RIVER 6,675 58 km
2019 ONGIVINUK RIVER 2,831 61 km
2022 ONGOKE RIVER 1,479 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
October 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.8 in

Togiak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (0.9").

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