Bethel Census Area, Alaska
None of the county is in drought on the November 3, 2026 Drought Monitor map. FEMA's flood data list 4 flood losses here since 2016.
29% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1988.
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. Part of the county was in drought in 2 of the last 52 weeks; the most was 2.7% of its area, in 2 weeks, most recently on the February 17, 2026 map.
| 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
4 flood losses since 2016, $7,895 paid. The worst year was 2024, with 4.
| Year | Flood losses |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 to date | 0 |
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 23.52 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 23.27 in (-0.25) |
| 2025 | 20.77 in (-2.75) |
| Wettest year since 1925 | 2019: 28.47 in |
| Driest year since 1925 | 1968: 13.89 in |
Homes
| Housing units | 6,011 |
| Median year built | 1988 |
| Built before 1980 | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 29% |
| Owner-occupied | 62% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $168,100 |
| Single-family detached | 81% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Census Area, AK | 116 mi | 0% | 61% |
| Kusilvak Census Area, AK | 137 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Bristol Bay Borough, AK | 187 mi | 0% | 34% |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK | 236 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 268 mi | 0% | 39% |
| Nome Census Area, AK | 295 mi | 0% | 63% |
| Kodiak Island Borough, AK | 313 mi | 0% | 27% |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 362 mi | n/a | n/a |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (November 3, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status