Kenai Peninsula County

AK · Pop. 74,121 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Kenai Peninsula County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 74,121.

$/Acre: $2,443

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 100 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 50.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax0.66%

Cost of Living Index124.7

Median Household Income$55,419

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,443

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale1547

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season100 days

Annual Rainfall170.5 inches

Avg Summer High55°F

Avg Winter Low-9°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,843 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)269 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)2.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K732

Property Crime /100K796

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate