The city of Palmer, Alaska (99645) is a small community located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Southcentral Alaska. It is known for its close proximity to Anchorage and its abundance of outdoor activities. Despite its size, Palmer has been given numerous rankings from BestPlaces.net. According to the site, Palmer's overall quality of life score ranks it at #2 out of 841 cities with similar population sizes. The livability ranking also ranks Palmer at #2 out of all the other cities in Alaska, and an impressive #85 on the national scale. Additionally, Crime & Safety rating places Palmer at #1 in both Alaska and nationally. Other categories such as Education also rank highly for Palmer with a score of #6 among all Alaskan cities and #106 nationally. Overall, these rankings demonstrate that despite being a relatively small city with fewer resources than larger cities, Palmer still offers residents an excellent quality of life that makes it an ideal place to live and work.
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