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Bethel Census Area, AK (shown in white) has 40,627.14 mi² of land area and 4,928.47 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 9,711.3', with a weighted average of 757' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around -6°F to average highs around 65.7°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 31.5°F. Average annual precipation is 21.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 3B 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 Bethel Census Area is 18,600 with 4,864 households. These households are spread across 35 unique municipalties (not all shown).