Northwest Arctic County

AK · Pop. 47,418 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Northwest Arctic County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 47,418.

$/Acre: $1,175

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 80 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 30.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.3%

Combined Sales Tax0.3%

Cost of Living Index126.8

Median Household Income$52,924

Poverty Rate23.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,175

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale1671

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season80 days

Annual Rainfall177 inches

Avg Summer High55°F

Avg Winter Low-6°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,760 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K730

Property Crime /100K911

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate