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Prudhoe Bay
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Prudhoe Bay, located on Alaska's North Slope, is a remote industrial town best known as the epicenter of the U.S. oil industry. The town functions largely to support the surrounding oil fields, with a predominantly transient population of workers and contractors. Natural beauty abounds, with unique Arctic landscapes and wildlife.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
70.26°, -148.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$3,770
Local Cost
$2,880
Local Income
$5,000
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
-8.9°C
Summer Avg
3.5°C
Winter Avg
-21.2°C
Record High
19.6°C
Record Low
-43.1°C
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
325 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCC
Distance
8 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. 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 72/100.
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