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Unalakleet, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
800
Population
281/sq mi density
$86,250
Median Income
$42,786 per capita
$163,800
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,180
Median Rent
11.9% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
1,490
Violent Crime/100K
4,348 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $1,180/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Unalakleet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.9°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.8942°N, 160.7968°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 391 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in |
Unalakleet has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.4").