Aleutians East County

AK · Pop. 96,427 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Aleutians East County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 96,427.

$/Acre: $8,815

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 71 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 239.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.41%

Combined Sales Tax1.41%

Cost of Living Index127.8

Median Household Income$38,453

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,815

Median Home Price$460K

Acres for Sale1441

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season71 days

Annual Rainfall138.9 inches

Avg Summer High62°F

Avg Winter Low-14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation5,027 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)182 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)2.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K650

Property Crime /100K528

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak