99606 Newhalen, AK is a small community located in the Aleutians East Borough in Alaska. It has a total population of only 76 people according to the US Census Bureau. Despite its small size, it ranks well in several BestPlaces metrics. For instance, Newhalen ranks as having the lowest cost of living index in the state of Alaska at 88.2% lower than average, and an unemployment rate that is 3.1% lower than the national average. Additionally, Newhalen has a median household income that is 11% higher than the state's average and a poverty rate that is 31% lower than the national average. Overall, these rankings demonstrate that despite its small size and remote location away from major cities or towns, Newhalen provides its residents with advantageous economic conditions compared to many other places across the United States.
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