Petersburg County

AK · Pop. 37,993 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Petersburg County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 37,993.

$/Acre: $4,263

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 62 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 119.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax0.7%

Cost of Living Index132.5

Median Household Income$53,042

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,263

Median Home Price$285K

Acres for Sale3288

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season62 days

Annual Rainfall197.4 inches

Avg Summer High59°F

Avg Winter Low-15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation5,135 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)219 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)2.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K716

Property Crime /100K942

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak