Juneau, AK
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 30,535 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Juneau is rainy and much cooler than the national average year round.
Geography
Juneau is in the middle of the world’s northernmost rain forest, overlooking the Gastineau Channel. Mendenhall Glacier, a part of the Juneau Icefield, is just outside the city.
Recreation
Juneau is a city made for outdoors lovers, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, scuba diving, whale watching, and more.
Historical
Juneau is a city founded on gold, after Chief Kowee led prospector Joe Juneau to Gold Creek in 1880.
Economy
Residents of Alaska enjoy an annual stipend of the state’s oil revenue.
| Population [details] | 30,535 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 2.15 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 37.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 10.15 °F/-2.32 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 51.95 °F/39.13 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 19.24 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 155 |
| Cost of living [details] | 125.7 |
| State sales tax | N/A |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Seattle (846.04 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | JUNEAU INTERNATIONAL (2.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Wineries |
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