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Bethel Census Area

City in Alaska, United States

Overview

Bethel Census Area is a remote and diverse region in southwestern Alaska, home to the city of Bethel and dozens of native Alaskan villages. It is a gateway to the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, with a unique mix of traditional Yup'ik culture and modern community life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
18,666
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
60.75°, -160.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$3,325
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
-0.8°C
Summer Avg
12.6°C
Winter Avg
-12.8°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
-42.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
709 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ZNC
Distance
37 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.

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