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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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