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