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Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
None of the county is in drought on the November 3, 2026 Drought Monitor map. FEMA's flood data list no flood losses here since 2016.
24% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1990.
Data as of November 3, 2026 · sources
in drought, November 3, 2026
of homes built before 1980
Drought
0% of the county is in drought (D1 or worse) on the November 3, 2026 map. No part of the county was in drought in the last 52 weeks.
| Category, November 3, 2026 | Share of county |
|---|---|
| D0 abnormally dry or worse | 0% |
| D1 moderate drought or worse | 0% |
| D2 severe or worse | 0% |
| D3 extreme or worse | 0% |
| D4 exceptional | 0% |
Flood losses since 2016
FEMA's flood data list no flood losses in Aleutians West Census Area since 2016.
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 64.59 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 47.69 in (-16.90) |
| 2025 | 56.17 in (-8.42) |
| Wettest year since 1925 | 1998: 87.05 in |
| Driest year since 1925 | 2024: 41.45 in |
Homes
| Housing units | 1,356 |
| Median year built | 1990 |
| Built before 1980 | 24% |
| Built 2000 or later | 18% |
| Owner-occupied | 34% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $434,700 |
| Single-family detached | 32% |
What repairs cost
Published ranges from cost guides, not quotes. More sources, and where they disagree.
Nearby counties
| Place | Distance | Expansive clay | High water table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians East Borough, AK | 785 mi | 0% | 11% |
| Kusilvak Census Area, AK | 956 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Bethel Census Area, AK | 984 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Dillingham Census Area, AK | 1000 mi | 0% | 61% |
| Bristol Bay Borough, AK | 1024 mi | 0% | 34% |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK | 1035 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Nome Census Area, AK | 1056 mi | 0% | 63% |
| Kodiak Island Borough, AK | 1117 mi | 0% | 27% |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (November 3, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status