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Ketchikan
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Ketchikan, Alaska, is a lively coastal city set amid lush rainforest and stunning waterways. Known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', it's famous for its rich Indigenous heritage, colorful downtown, and abundant wildlife. Visitors are drawn to its scenic beauty, totem poles, and unique blend of history and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
8,192
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
55.34°, -131.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,815
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
13.2°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2751 mm
Internet Speed
142 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
7
Parks
4
Transport
48
Walk Score
48
Footways
96.0
Airport
WFB
Distance
1 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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