Aleutians West County

AK · Pop. 34,268 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Aleutians West County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 34,268.

$/Acre: $3,233

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 76 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 65.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax1.19%

Cost of Living Index128.2

Median Household Income$85,634

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,233

Median Home Price$246K

Acres for Sale1976

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season76 days

Annual Rainfall172.1 inches

Avg Summer High60°F

Avg Winter Low-16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,739 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K818

Property Crime /100K952

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate