North Slope County

AK · Pop. 50,788 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

North Slope County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 50,788.

$/Acre: $1,126

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 92 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 33/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax1.64%

Cost of Living Index123

Median Household Income$85,753

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,126

Median Home Price$287K

Acres for Sale4841

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season92 days

Annual Rainfall200.1 inches

Avg Summer High64°F

Avg Winter Low-12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,567 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)393 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K570

Property Crime /100K347

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate