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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
None of the county is in drought on the November 3, 2026 Drought Monitor map. FEMA's flood data list 10 flood losses here since 2016.
18% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1997.
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
10 flood losses since 2016, $573,467 paid. The worst year was 2024, with 3.
| Year | Flood losses |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 to date | 0 |
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 34.79 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 40.84 in (+6.05) |
| 2025 | 36.04 in (+1.25) |
| Wettest year since 1925 | 1929: 48.75 in |
| Driest year since 1925 | 1950: 23.38 in |
| Days with 1 inch or more, normal at TALKEETNA AP (19 mi away) | 3 |
Homes
| Housing units | 51,170 |
| Median year built | 1997 |
| Built before 1980 | 18% |
| Built 2000 or later | 46% |
| Owner-occupied | 77% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $346,600 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality, AK | 76 mi | 0% | 28% |
| Denali Borough, AK | 99 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 161 mi | 0% | 39% |
| Chugach Census Area, AK | 164 mi | 0% | 29% |
| Copper River Census Area, AK | 181 mi | 3% | 37% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK | 190 mi | 0% | 56% |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK | 225 mi | 0% | 62% |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK | 226 mi | 0% | 62% |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (November 3, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status