Winter has short daylight hours and summer has short night hours. Geography Located on an island in the southeastern portion of Alaska. Very close to British Columbia. Military Installations USCG ISC located in Ketchikan. Has an exchange but is small.
Exchange is very good about doing special orders of items needed.
Shopping Small mall with Hallmark, Waldens, and Bon Marche as well as several others. There are three grocery stores in town. Housing Leased housing. Housing can be difficult as there are few to choose from. There are four elementary, one middle and one high school.