Atqasuk, AK is a small city located in North Slope Borough, Alaska. It has an estimated population of 511 people, making it one of the smaller cities in the state. Despite its small size, Atqasuk is highly ranked among other cities and towns in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Places rankings. The city scores very well in overall livability, with a rating of 7 out of 10 based on factors such as housing costs, cost of living, quality healthcare, education opportunities and more. Additionally, Atqasuk also boasts an impressive crime rate, coming in at just 8 per 1,000 people for both violent and property crimes combined - much lower than the national average of 22 per 1,000 people. With these two factors combined, Atqasuk provides residents with one of the highest quality lifestyles around.
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