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Matanuska-Susitna Borough
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, often called Mat-Su, is a vast region in Alaska known for its stunning mountains, glacier-fed rivers, and friendly small towns. It's a favorite destination for outdoor recreation, agricultural heritage, and a gateway to wild Alaska adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
62.50°, -150.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,720
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
-1.3°C
Summer Avg
11.7°C
Winter Avg
-12.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-33.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1165 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TKA
Distance
20 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 58/100.
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