Kodiak Island County

AK · Pop. 86,311 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Kodiak Island County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 86,311.

$/Acre: $3,135

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 102 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 68.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax0.78%

Cost of Living Index131.2

Median Household Income$47,006

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,135

Median Home Price$374K

Acres for Sale509

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season102 days

Annual Rainfall40 inches

Avg Summer High62°F

Avg Winter Low-18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,451 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)257 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K580

Property Crime /100K718

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate