Bristol Bay County

AK · Pop. 40,372 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Bristol Bay County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 40,372.

$/Acre: $2,311
Property Tax: 1.19%
Growing Season: 94 days
Broadband: 77%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 52/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%
Local Sales Tax1.64%
Combined Sales Tax1.64%
Cost of Living Index134.2
Median Household Income$62,542
Poverty Rate21.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,311
Median Home Price$303K
Acres for Sale4274
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season94 days
Annual Rainfall79.7 inches
Avg Summer High57°F
Avg Winter Low-18°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation4,387 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)168 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)2.1
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K843
Property Crime /100K1050
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City36 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%
Ag EconomyModerate