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Dawson City
City in Yukon, Canada
Overview
Dawson City, set along the Yukon River, is a fascinating blend of Gold Rush heritage and rugged subarctic beauty. The town offers a unique small-community vibe, historic wooden boardwalks, and an active arts and cultural scene despite its remote location.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Yukon
Population
1,577
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
64.06°, -139.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,470
Local Cost
$1,600
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
-4.2°C
Summer Avg
12.7°C
Winter Avg
-19.8°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
-46.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
97 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
YDA
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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