Natural Disaster Risk in Yukon-Koyukuk County
Alaska
Risk Summary for Yukon-Koyukuk County
Yukon-Koyukuk County scores 5.2/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Cold Wave.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska
Yukon-Koyukuk County is located in Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state in Alaska, home to roughly 5,280 residents. The county experiences subarctic conditions with extreme cold winters and brief summers, with severe winter storms shaping the natural hazards faced by its communities. FEMA assesses risk at this county level, providing the baseline for every city and ZIP code within its boundaries.
FEMA rates Yukon-Koyukuk County's composite natural disaster risk at 5.2 out of 10 — moderate risk. Cold wave events are the primary hazard risk, driven by periodic invasions of Arctic air that drive wind chills to life-threatening levels and stress heating systems. Residents should also account for avalanche and landslide risk in their preparedness planning.
Yukon-Koyukuk County's risk score, slightly above the 4.6/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Yukon-Koyukuk County, the highest-scoring are cold wave, avalanche, and landslide. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a moderate risk rating, Yukon-Koyukuk County residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for cold wave is recommended.
What this means for Yukon-Koyukuk County: Cold Wave preparedness
- Protect pipes, pets, and plants, and ensure heating systems are serviced before winter.
- Keep emergency heat and supplies ready in case of cold-related power outages.
- Dress in layers and limit exposure during extreme cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
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ZIP codes in Yukon-Koyukuk County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.