Barrow, Alaska is a small town located in the northernmost part of Alaska. It has been rated by BestPlaces as one of the top 20 best small towns to live in the US. This ranking was based on factors such as quality of life, cost of living, crime rate, education level, and access to amenities. Barrow scored highly on all these criteria and ranked well above many other towns in Alaska and across the US. The rankings demonstrate that Barrow is an ideal place for those looking for a peaceful place to live with access to all basic amenities and services. Not only does it provide excellent quality of life but also low cost living and a lower rate of crime than many other places around the country.
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