Willow, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,769
Population
3/sq mi density
$74,669
Median Income
$41,053 per capita
$285,100
Home Value
$258,517 Zillow
$1,282
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
33°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$74,669 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$285,100 home value, $1,282/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 33.4°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,048 ft (929 m) |
| Area | 699.5 sq mi (1,811.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8870°N, 149.6202°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 51 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.5 in |
Willow has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 6°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.4").