My brother lived in Aberdeen for a couple years. He took a 20% pay cut for another job 300 miles away just to keep from killing himself. True Story.

I'd say stay anywhere corporate whereas you might have some sort of recourse and recompense if the amenities arent up to industry standard.

Oh, and bring all you gear inside and lock your truck at night.

Aberdeen, the dismal hellhole it is, is the only Coast Guard post that freely allows opting out of for marrieds and minorities.