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Copper River Census Area

AK · Pop. 2,626 · Rural County

41/100Homestead Score

Copper River Census Area sits in Alaska across 24,692 square miles, home to 2,626 people at 0.1 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $247,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.08%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 2b with a 78-day growing season, average summer highs of 67.7°F and average winter lows of -6.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 15.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Cross Road Medical Center is 52.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 78.4% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.08%
Growing Season: 78 days
Broadband: 78.4%
Density: 0.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.08% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • At 0.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low poverty rate of 11.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • A 78-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 15.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
  • Broadband reaches only 78.4% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
  • The nearest hospital, Cross Road Medical Center, is 52.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.08%
Median Household Income$75,053
Poverty Rate11.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$247K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone2b
Growing Season78 days
Annual Rainfall15.1 inches
Avg Summer High67.7°F
Avg Winter Low-6.9°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalCross Road Medical Center (52.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Homesteading in Copper River Census Area: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area is in USDA hardiness zone 2b with a 78-day growing season, average summer highs of 67.7°F, and average winter lows of -6.9°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $247,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.08%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 78.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Cross Road Medical Center is 52.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.