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Craig, Alaska
Craig is a city of 1,131 people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, founded in 1907.
Why visit Craig
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Healing Heart totem pole.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 61°F; February lows average 32°F.
Weather in Craig
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Craig
Craig (Tlingit: Sháan Séet) is a city in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area in the Unorganized Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 1,036 at the 2020 census, down from 1,201 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Craig, Alaska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Healing Heart totem pole
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Memorial totem pole in Craig, Alaska
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
History
Originally, Craig's townsite was a temporary fishing camp used for gathering herring.
From the History section of Craig, Alaska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
1618 Sunnahae Court, Craig
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Craig
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 33°F | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 32°F | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 33°F | 8.1 in |
| Apr | 47°F | 37°F | 7.2 in |
| May | 53°F | 43°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 57°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 60°F | 52°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 61°F | 53°F | 7.3 in |
| Sep | 57°F | 48°F | 10.4 in |
| Oct | 50°F | 42°F | 13.1 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 36°F | 12.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 34°F | 10.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Craig (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has had 2 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for mud/landslides.
- 2024-04-06: Severe Storm, Flooding, And Landslides (Mud/Landslide)
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Klawock 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Hydaburg 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Thorne Bay 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The View from Craig (8472963368), Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The View from Craig (10931778486), Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bunkhouse-Craig Ranger District (12823806283), Forest Service Alaska Region, USDA, Public domain
- Bunkhouse-Craig Ranger District (12972734175), Forest Service Alaska Region, USDA, Public domain
- Craig (5511523624), Joseph from Port Townsend, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Craig Alaska (4434749254), Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Craig Dock (3725238403), Joseph from Port Townsend, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Craig Machinery (3725260937), Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Store in Craig (3725235221), Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Craig Dock and Ruth Ann's Hotel (3726043974), Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- De Havilland Beaver (4434751080), Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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