Skagway County

AK · Pop. 171,273 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Skagway County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 171,273.

$/Acre: $5,080

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 95 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 116/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax0.08%

Cost of Living Index122.1

Median Household Income$79,533

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,080

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale374

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season95 days

Annual Rainfall119.6 inches

Avg Summer High59°F

Avg Winter Low-15°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,616 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)168 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K810

Property Crime /100K576

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak