The 10 Safest Cities In Alaska For 2026

Wrangell, located on the northern tip of Wrangell Island, is our safest city in Alaska. This little city in the middle of nowhere, Alaskan frontier, is super family friendly and virtually crime free.

Wrangell's overall HomeSnacks snackability score was an 8/10! Not surprising, considering their safety rating scored a 7/10 and percentage of educated residents scored 7/10. Busy people = less naughty people. If that doesn't say safe, we don't know what does. Wrangell's city motto should be "Where you want to be." The people in this corner of the U.S. are super nice, hardworking, individuals that strive to create a better corner of the world for its residents. This is probably why they have one of two major sawmills still operating in southeast Alaska to this day, as well as a strong fishing and tourism industry.

Unalaska is the ideal destination when you're trying find that true rugged frontier feel with small city vibes. We're not sure if it's where the polar bears roam, but we do know that it's safe enough to let your children roam. And this is definitely one of the reasons it's hanging strong as our second safest city in The Last Frontier.

There's a true sense of community in this quaint village in the Aleutian Islands. The residents, here, look out for each other. Unalaska's gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes, their large number of educated residents, and just their overall safety standards, speaks volumes. Yes, Unalaska, you truly offer a better life.

Unalaska is known for its strong housing market, unbreakable economy, and overall affordability. Do we think it has something to do with the abundance of fish in the waters? Probably. One thing we do know for sure, however, is that there is a true sense of safety and community in this little village in Aleutian Islands.

Welcome to our third safest city in Alaska: Valdez. This old gold rush town located in the pan of the Alaskan Panhandle is home to the most important fishing, oil, and freight terminal in Alaska. Hardworking Alaskan roots run deep in this corner of the country. So not surprising they scored an 8/10 for safe, accessible jobs based on our calculations.

Valdez is every outdoor enthusiasts dream with the Prince William Sound and Chugach Mountain glaciers at the tip of its border. Just don't try cruising down those glaciers without a sled, that wouldn't be safe and that would hurt. And if you don't like people peeping through your windows, you don't have to worry because there's plenty of room in Valdez. And if you love nature, it can be found as close as your backyard. Really. We're not joking. No tricks, it is one of the safest cities to call home on our list.

Welcome to Cordova, our fourth safest city in Alaska. It's so safe in this little village at the head of the Orca Inlet, that the wolves, coyotes, and bears are always howling and growling at the residents reminding them to get home before dark. Thanks furry friends!

Nestled at the mouth of the Copper River in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Cordova offers a safe environment with small town charm that packs a big punch. Not literally, of course. No fighting happens here; that wouldn't be safe. Not to mention there are a lot of hunters, here, if ya know what we mean.

With a little over 2,000 residents, the superb quality of life in this little village in the Chugcah National Forest, formerly known as the "Razor Capital of the World, and currently known as "The Crossroads of Alaska," is the reason that it is our fourthsafest city in Alaska for 2026.

Flip on your snowmobile hazards, slap a fluorescent orange safety jacket on that gigantic grizzly bear, and call Sitka, Alaska safe: our sixth safest city to be exact. It might not be Juneau, but this little town with a vibrant downtown scene, unforgettable summer festivals, and year-round fun is just as notable and just as safe. Probably why it's one of the most populous towns on Baranof Island.

This little piece of heaven in the 907 is another one of our family friendly, safe cities nestled inside the Alaskan Panhandle. It boasts convenient restaurants and stores and an occasional ice fishing competition or two. It's a great place to raise a family. And word on the street is that young professionals are starting to take notice and move Sitka's direction to be a part of the strongest seafood industry in the USA. So don't wait, because the word is out.

And if you love winter, you can get snow here as early as July. To safely maneuver Sitka's wild frontier, make sure you get the best snow tires, winter boots, and fleece jacket, because you're gonna need 'em.

In Petersburg they love their wide open spaces, their parks, their super safe neighborhoods, and they take pride in keeping their residents safe.

This true-to-definition Alaskan city is our sixth safest city. It's a place where work and play meet at our northwest Canadian-American border. Petersburg's small town charm delivers big opportunities to all that are searching for a safe, not scary, place to call home. Heck, they scored off the charts in safety on our snackability scale.

Petersburg's slogan should be: "Where It's Happening". According to the National Marine Fisheries Service, the town is the 15th most lucrative fisheries port in the United States by volume. So, if safe, family friendly, economically sound communities that are happenin', is your cup of tea, you better hurry because Petersburg's homes are sellin' like hotcakes.,

The residents in Petersburg look out for each other. It is evident in their gold star qualities like the virtually non-existent number of crimes last year, their large number of educated residents, and just their overall safety standards.

With 4,654 inhabitants, Soldotna might seem like your typical small town. But it provides a unique role in its part of Alaska.

Thanks to its position at the meeting place of two key highways, Soldotna acts as an important commercial center in the state's Central Peninsula region. At the same time, it sits along the border of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, with close access to world-renown fishing and hunting areas.

For some places, becoming a tourist draw leads to additional crime. Soldotna has avoided this trap. Instead, it ranks as the number 7 safest city in Alaska. Despite the influx of visitors, the area reported just 53 property crimes for the year. In addition, it saw a miniscule 4 violent crimes over that period.

Palmer is a little fishing town located slightly northeast of Anchorage on the Matanuska River.

Palmer has been holding strong on our top 10 list for the last couple of years. So, it's no surprise that they are our ninth safest city in Alaska.

Home to the annual Alaska State Fair, the Talkeetna Mountains, and Hatcher Pass, Palmer is truly "Alaska at Its Best." Palmer also put its best foot forward when they scored an 8/10 affordable housing rating and an 8.5/10 for diversity. Affordable and welcoming!

Palmer is one of those snowy towns. They average close to 55" of snow/year. According to their residents, the only dangers lurking in the shadows of this city might be the occasional snowball fight. Keep that snow slingin' to a minimum Palmer, we wouldn't want you to tarnish that strong 5/10 safety rating.