Wasilla, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,435
Population
762/sq mi density
$70,756
Median Income
$40,192 per capita
$325,000
Home Value
$425,040 Zillow
$1,104
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
498
Violent Crime/100K
2,646 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,756 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wasilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.5811°N, 149.4608°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in |
Wasilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 17°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.4").