Overview

Aleutians West Census Area, AK (shown in white) has 4,393.03 mi² of land area and 9,723.46 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Aleutians East Borough, AK

The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 7,099.7', with a weighted average of 782.3' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 20.3°F to average highs around 59.1°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 38.4°F. Average annual precipation is 30.4". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Aleutians West Census Area is 5,042 with 827 households. These households are spread across 8 unique municipalties (not all shown).