Wrangell, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Wrangell City and Borough County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,106
Population
1/sq mi density
$64,545
Median Income
$37,017 per capita
$289,700
Home Value
$321,267 Zillow
$1,047
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
97
Violent Crime/100K
49 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,545 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$289,700 home value, $1,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wrangell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 3,462.1 sq mi (8,966.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1808°N, 132.0268°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Wrangell City and Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hoodoo Mountain (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 81 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 101 km |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Spectrum Range | Shield | 2,430 m (7,972 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Edziza | Stratovolcano | 2,786 m (9,140 ft) | 950 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 9.1 in |
Wrangell has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 33°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and May the driest (3.5").