Crooked Creek, AK is a small community in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of Alaska. It has a population of just over 200 people and is located on the east bank of the Koyukuk River. Despite its small size, Crooked Creek is ranked quite highly for many aspects that make it an attractive place to live. The area has a low crime rate, strong education system, and high median household income. It also boasts some very attractive outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and hunting in the nearby forests and mountains. In addition to these positive factors, Crooked Creek ranks highly for livability according to BestPlaces.net, which rates cities across the US based on their affordability, cost of living, job market, weather, housing market, health care system and cultural amenities. The rankings put Crooked Creek in the top 5% of all cities in Alaska for livability. This speaks to Crooked Creek's unique combination of location advantages as well as its strong sense of community that make it a great place to live or visit for anyone looking for an adventure in Alaska's vast wilderness.
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