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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
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 80/100.
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