Prince of Wales-Hyder County

AK · Pop. 108,009 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Prince of Wales-Hyder County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 108,009.

$/Acre: $2,796

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 84 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 64.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax1.14%

Cost of Living Index127.4

Median Household Income$38,129

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,796

Median Home Price$270K

Acres for Sale2963

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season84 days

Annual Rainfall112.9 inches

Avg Summer High56°F

Avg Winter Low-10°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation5,197 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)2.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K669

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate