Dillingham County

AK · Pop. 97,056 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Dillingham County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 97,056.

$/Acre: $2,423
Property Tax: 1.19%
Growing Season: 65 days
Broadband: 64%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 66.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%
Local Sales Tax1.19%
Combined Sales Tax1.19%
Cost of Living Index127.5
Median Household Income$88,142
Poverty Rate14.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,423
Median Home Price$219K
Acres for Sale3981
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season65 days
Annual Rainfall46 inches
Avg Summer High57°F
Avg Winter Low-19°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation5,245 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)100 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)2.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K764
Property Crime /100K1060
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%
Ag EconomyModerate