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Ester
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Ester is a quirky small town just west of Fairbanks, Alaska, known for its rich gold-mining history and a lively, creative community. Visitors will find unique art installations, historic buildings, and true Alaska hospitality set among birch forests.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
64.85°, -148.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,570
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
-2.7°C
Summer Avg
14.2°C
Winter Avg
-18.1°C
Record High
29.3°C
Record Low
-43.0°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
518 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
FAI
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 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.
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