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Fairbanks North Star Borough
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Fairbanks North Star Borough is Alaska's second-largest metropolitan area, set amidst stunning wilderness and known for its unique blend of urban and frontier culture. The region is famous for northern lights viewing, lively summer festivals, and its welcoming, close-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
64.83°, -146.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,840
Local Cost
$1,940
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
-3.9°C
Summer Avg
12.2°C
Winter Avg
-18.2°C
Record High
26.1°C
Record Low
-42.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
688 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CEX
Distance
30 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.
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 75/100.
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