Lake and Peninsula County

AK · Pop. 115,223 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Lake and Peninsula County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 115,223.

$/Acre: $3,334

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 114 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 77.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax0.81%

Cost of Living Index133.8

Median Household Income$74,204

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,334

Median Home Price$389K

Acres for Sale1589

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season114 days

Annual Rainfall207.8 inches

Avg Summer High60°F

Avg Winter Low-14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,998 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)271 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)2.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K966

Property Crime /100K1324

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate