Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak is a city of 5,447 people in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, founded in September 11, 1940.
Why visit Kodiak
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Orpheum Theater, Pillar Mountain, Kodiak History Museum and Agricultural Experiment Station Barn.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 61°F; January lows average 27°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Kodiak
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kodiak
Kodiak (Alutiiq: Sun'aq; Russian: Кадьяк) is the main city and one of seven communities on Kodiak Island in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. All commercial transportation between the island's communities and the outside world goes through this city via ferryboat or airline. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,581, down from 6,130 in 2010. It is the tenth-largest city in Alaska.
From the Wikipedia article Kodiak, Alaska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Kodiak History Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Museum in Kodiak, Alaska
Agricultural Experiment Station Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Barn in Kodiak, Alaska
American Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
United States historic place
.png){kind=link}
Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
State park in Alaska, United States
Woody Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Island in the United States of America
Alutiiq Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
Museum that preserves and shares the heritage and culture of the Alutiiq people
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Pearson Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Open Field Park with Benches, Statues, and Good Views of The Woody Island Channel.
914 Marine Way, Kodiak
Spruce Tree Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park that Includes A Basketball Court, Open space and a Playground.
Father Herman Street, Kodiak
Restaurants and cafes10
ANKO
Restaurant · Japanese, Korean, Ramen · 0.5 mi
111 Rezanof Drive West
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Bean and Bloom Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
450 East Marine Way, Kodiak
07:00-16:00; Tu off
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship4
Holy Resurrection Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
1514 Mission Road, Kodiak
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Kodiak
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 27°F | 7.9 in | 10.7 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 28°F | 6.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 28°F | 5.1 in | 8.6 in |
| Apr | 43°F | 34°F | 5.6 in | 2.9 in |
| May | 50°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 55°F | 45°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 60°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 61°F | 50°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 55°F | 45°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 47°F | 38°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 32°F | 7.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 28°F | 8.3 in | 7.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kodiak Wwtp (3 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
Kodiak Island Borough has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2009-12-18: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Rockslides (Severe Storm)
- 2002-12-04: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Coastal Erosion And Tidal Surge (Severe Storm)
- 2000-02-17: Severe Winter Storms And Avalanches (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Mill Bay 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Kodiak Station 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Womens Bay 12 mi southwest, about 19 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Kodiak, View from Pillar Mountain, Katie Walker, CC BY 2.0
- Shell Expansion - US Coast Guard Cutter STORIS, Womens Bay, Kodiak, Kodiak Island Borough, AK, Related names: Toledo Shipbuilding Company United States Coast Guard, sponsor Croteau, Todd, project manager, Public domain
- Woody Island US Navy wireless station 1915, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Holy Resurrection Church, Kodiak, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Fort Abercrombie, 61north, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old vintage photo of town aerial view, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.