Each score is rated on a scale from 0 to 100, with higher numbers indicating better performance.
This is not subjective opinion but data-driven analysis of Alaskas least vibrant towns.
The area attracts a significant young single population (64.44) and is quite car-friendly (70.43).
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However, its walkability score is extremely low at 1.72, which significantly impacts its overall vibrancy.
The median home price in this area reflects its unique status as both a port town and tourist destination.
These factors contribute to its placement as the 24th worst vibrant town in Alaska.
Nenana Tanana
Nenana-Tanana scores just 3.37 in overall vibrancy, with very low urban sophistication (8.99).
Sterling
Sterling has moderate urban sophistication (42.41) and a decent young singles population (46.34).
Old Harbor
Old Harbor has moderate urban sophistication (48.53) and average car-friendliness (48.43).
However, its extremely low walkability (0.61) contributes significantly to its poor overall vibrancy score of 1.38.
Healy Cantwell
Healy-Cantwell has moderate urban sophistication (31.74) and a reasonable young singles population (40.54).
Seldovia
Seldovia has relatively good urban sophistication (46.65) and a moderate young singles population (41.10).
Salcha
Salcha presents a stark contrast with good urban sophistication (57.08) and excellent car-friendliness (90.16).
Its very car-friendly (80.64) but has poor walkability (3.36).
Despite relatively balanced metrics in other areas, its overall vibrancy score is extremely low at just 0.24.
