Shungnak, AK is a small town located in Northwest Alaska. It is home to only about 170 residents according to the 2010 census. Despite its size, Shungnak has consistently ranked highly in several categories on the BestPlaces website.
The town scored particularly well in the ‘Housing’ category, owing to its low median home cost of $53,700 and also its very low crime rate. Shungnak also received a perfect score for ‘Climate’ due to its relatively mild winters and summers compared to other parts of Alaska. Additionally, it scored highly on the ‘Cost of Living’ index due to its low costs for food, transportation, and housing. This makes living in Shungnak a more affordable option compared to the rest of Alaska. Overall, Shungnak ranks well above average when considering all factors taken into account by BestPlaces.
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