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Girdwood
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Girdwood is a scenic mountain town set in the Chugach Mountains, renowned for its world-class skiing, hiking trails, and natural beauty. With a tight-knit community and a laid-back vibe, it is a year-round adventure destination just 40 miles from Anchorage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
2,250
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
60.94°, -149.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,885
Local Cost
$1,920
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
-0.2°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
-8.7°C
Record High
25.4°C
Record Low
-31.9°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1191 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AQY
Distance
4 km
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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 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.
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