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Two Rivers, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
571 Population 21/sq mi density
$341,800 Home Value $317,494 Zillow
28°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
492 Violent Crime/100K 3,087 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Two Rivers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-9°F Jan (-23°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average28.1°F
48% below US avg
January Average-9°F (-23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates64.8908°N, 147.0899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 54.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

1,288 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Oct 6, 1995 36 km E of Minto, Alaska M6.0 76 km
Jan 19, 2024 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M5.3 45 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km E of Minto, Alaska M5.2 96 km
Jan 7, 1990 16 km SE of Minto, Alaska M4.9 95 km
Jan 7, 1990 22 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.9 85 km
Feb 26, 2013 13 km NW of Ferry, Alaska M4.9 138 km
Jul 23, 2021 11 km NW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska M4.8 53 km
Jun 11, 2023 14 km E of Central, Alaska M4.8 143 km
Nov 18, 1995 59 km SW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska M4.8 96 km
Feb 17, 2007 41 km SW of Salcha, Alaska M4.7 74 km
Nov 3, 2002 79 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.7 146 km
Apr 2, 2003 26 km SSE of Rampart, Alaska M4.7 143 km
Nov 3, 2002 78 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska M4.7 146 km
Jan 19, 2018 7 km SE of Ferry, Alaska M4.6 137 km
Dec 29, 1993 10 km S of Salcha, Alaska M4.6 52 km
Mar 25, 2001 Central Alaska M4.6 106 km
Sep 19, 2022 15 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.5 103 km
Jan 12, 1990 29 km SE of Minto, Alaska M4.5 87 km
Aug 25, 1995 26 km SSW of Ester, Alaska M4.5 64 km
Apr 11, 2019 15 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska M4.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOUNDARY (538,167 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 BOUNDARY 538,167 42 km
2004 CENTRAL COMPLEX (WOLF CREEK) 228,337 82 km
2005 BEAVER CREEK 184,179 84 km
2019 HESS CREEK 181,457 95 km
2006 PARKS HWY 125,276 93 km
2009 WOOD RIVER 1 120,133 62 km
2002 MILEPOST 78 107,420 94 km
2013 STUART CREEK #2 87,981 23 km
2001 FISH CREEK 83,362 99 km
2023 DELTA 57,975 93 km
2021 MUNSON CREEK 54,099 57 km
2023 POGO MINE ROAD 51,225 86 km
2012 DRY CREEK 49,047 38 km
2015 BLAIR 37,977 72 km
2022 MINTO LAKES 37,628 70 km
2004 TORS 32,002 39 km
2015 AGGIE CREEK 30,877 68 km
2007 LITTLE DELTA 29,836 81 km
2011 HASTINGS 25,402 59 km
2002 WEST FORK CHENA 22,384 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -9°F (-23°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in
March 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in
April 29°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
September 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
October 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
November 4°F (-16°C) 0.8 in
December -2°F (-19°C) 0.8 in

Two Rivers has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -9°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.4").

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