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