Dutch Harbor

City in Alaska, United States

Overview

Dutch Harbor is a remote but lively fishing hub on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian chain, renowned as the nation's busiest fishing port by volume. Its rugged beauty, rich history, and thriving wildlife attract adventurous visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
4,376
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
53.89°, -166.54°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$3,635
Local Cost
$2,380
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
8.8°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
16.3°C
Record Low
-9.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1309 mm
Internet Speed
585 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
DUT
Distance
1 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 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 72/100.