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Ketchikan, AK

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Population
7,939
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
40 ft
Median Home Value
$352,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$85,275
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Overall#11 best place in AlaskaPopulation ranking#13 highest population in AlaskaNearest larger communityJuneau city and, Alaska229 miles away · 31,609 residents.

About Ketchikan

Ketchikan is a Southeast Alaska city on Revillagigedo Island and the borough seat of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. It is one of Alaska's classic first impressions for cruise and ferry travelers, with downtown recognized as a National Historic Landmark District. Ketchikan Creek was long used as a Tlingit summer fish camp, and the city is famous for standing totem poles at places like Saxman Totem Park and Totem Bight. Fishing, tourism, forestry, and government all shape the town.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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