Sitka County

AK · Pop. 121,776 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sitka County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 121,776.

$/Acre: $3,427
Property Tax: 1.19%
Growing Season: 73 days
Broadband: 67%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 81.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%
Local Sales Tax0.6%
Combined Sales Tax0.6%
Cost of Living Index124.4
Median Household Income$48,080
Poverty Rate20.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,427
Median Home Price$235K
Acres for Sale1313
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season73 days
Annual Rainfall98.6 inches
Avg Summer High57°F
Avg Winter Low-8°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,712 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)236 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)2.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K706
Property Crime /100K688
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City25 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyModerate