Denali Borough, 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.
31% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1989.
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 3 of the last 52 weeks; the most was 14.7% of its area, in 3 weeks, most recently on the August 25, 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
FEMA's flood data list no flood losses in Denali Borough since 2016.
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 23.30 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 27.44 in (+4.14) |
| 2025 | 25.46 in (+2.16) |
| Wettest year since 1925 | 1967: 34.39 in |
| Driest year since 1925 | 1968: 16.07 in |
Homes
| Housing units | 1,301 |
| Median year built | 1989 |
| Built before 1980 | 31% |
| Built 2000 or later | 28% |
| Owner-occupied | 65% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $275,000 |
| Single-family detached | 83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 99 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK | 126 mi | 0% | 56% |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK | 128 mi | 0% | 62% |
| Anchorage Municipality, AK | 175 mi | 0% | 28% |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK | 208 mi | 0% | 62% |
| Copper River Census Area, AK | 223 mi | 3% | 37% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 241 mi | 0% | 39% |
| Chugach Census Area, AK | 253 mi | 0% | 29% |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (November 3, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status