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Haines Borough

City in Alaska, United States

Overview

Haines Borough, set in the scenic northern panhandle of Alaska, is renowned for its stunning fjords, abundant wildlife, and friendly community. The borough offers a mix of historic charm, outdoor adventure, and a thriving arts scene along Lynn Canal.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
59.25°, -135.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,360
Local Cost
$1,640
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
-3.7°C
Summer Avg
6.6°C
Winter Avg
-12.5°C
Record High
21.3°C
Record Low
-41.2°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
1624 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HNS
Distance
1 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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