Ketchikan Gateway County

AK · Pop. 137,019 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Ketchikan Gateway County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 137,019.

$/Acre: $3,635

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 79 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 92.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax0.82%

Cost of Living Index126.5

Median Household Income$77,385

Poverty Rate19.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,635

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale4705

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season79 days

Annual Rainfall147.6 inches

Avg Summer High55°F

Avg Winter Low-10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,245 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)243 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)2.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K624

Property Crime /100K478

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate