Nelson Lagoon, AK is a census-designated village located in the Aleutians East Borough of Alaska. It has a total population of just over 100 according to the 2019 census and is one of the most remote places in the United States. Despite its small size and remoteness, Nelson Lagoon is rated highly on many bestplaces rankings. According to bestplaces.net, Nelson Lagoon is number 1 for Education, number 3 for Safety, and number 4 for Healthcare Services among all other towns and cities in Alaska. In addition, it ranks at number 6 for Lowest Cost of Living index among all other towns in Alaska. Furthermore, residents benefit from quality Housing which ranks at number 4, followed by a comfortable Climate ranking at number 9 among all other towns in the state. Overall, these rankings demonstrate that Nelson Lagoon is an ideal place to live with great safety measures, quality education services, healthcare services and low cost of living.
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