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Big Lake
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Big Lake, Alaska is a serene lakeside community surrounded by forests and stunning mountain views, located less than an hour from Anchorage. Known for its recreation-friendly atmosphere, it attracts visitors year-round for boating, fishing, snowmachining, and outdoor relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
2,965
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
61.52°, -149.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,625
Local Cost
$1,720
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
2.8°C
Summer Avg
14.1°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
-28.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
589 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BGQ
Distance
8 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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