Kotzebue, AK is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. According to BestPlaces, Kotzebue has an overall ranking of 51 out of 100 for the best places to live. This score is based on criteria such as housing costs, benefits and amenities, population diversity, education and health, weather and natural environment, crime and safety. Specifically, Kotzebue ranks highest in terms of its natural environment with a score of 88 out of 100 which reflects the vast open space that surrounds the town. The community also has a good rating in terms of cost of living with an overall score of 66 out of 100. Despite being one of the most affordable places to live in Alaska, Kotzebue still provides access to basic amenities and services for its residents. Furthermore, Kotzebue has a very low crime rate which contributes to its high overall ranking as one of the best places to live in Alaska.
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