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Where rainforest meets the sea: Ketchikan Borough
Ketchikan exudes a unique Alaskan charm, blending a working port town atmosphere with a thriving tourism industry. The community is known for its artistic flair, strong connection to the sea, and a relaxed pace of life. Ketchikan embraces its history while looking forward to the future.
COMMUNITY GUIDE · PRINCE OF WALES-OUTER KETCHIKAN & KETCHIKAN GATEWAY REGION
Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan & Ketchikan Gateway Region, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
City Snapshot
Population
13,948
County
Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
Timezone
America/Anchorage
Median Income
$82,763
Quick Numbers
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Emergency Services
Poison Control
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Emergency Department
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center
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