Nome County

AK · Pop. 171,995 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Nome County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 171,995.

$/Acre: $5,975

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 69 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 144.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax0.91%

Cost of Living Index131.1

Median Household Income$63,405

Poverty Rate22.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,975

Median Home Price$443K

Acres for Sale1507

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season69 days

Annual Rainfall179.1 inches

Avg Summer High59°F

Avg Winter Low-8°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,558 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)245 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K788

Property Crime /100K950

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak