Yakutat, AK is a small community located in the southeastern part of the state. The town has a population of around 676 people, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Despite its small size, Yakutat ranks highly on various bestplaces rankings. According to bestplaces.net, Yakutat has an air quality index ranking of 11 out of 100 and is considered to be one of the safest cities in Alaska with a crime rate ranking of 8 out of 100. It also had a high job growth rate ranking of 75 out of 100 and an average housing cost ranking of 88 out of 100 in 2020. In addition, Yakutat ranked very favorably in terms of its cost of living at 67 out of 100 and was given an overall livability score rating from bestplaces.net at 67 out of 100, which is above the national average score for other cities across the United States.
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