Bethel County

AK · Pop. 146,051 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bethel County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 146,051.

$/Acre: $7,911

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 72 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 203.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax1.53%

Cost of Living Index131.3

Median Household Income$42,898

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,911

Median Home Price$587K

Acres for Sale2011

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season72 days

Annual Rainfall138 inches

Avg Summer High63°F

Avg Winter Low-15°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,353 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)359 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K708

Property Crime /100K757

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak