Southeast Fairbanks County

AK · Pop. 195,071 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Southeast Fairbanks County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 195,071.

$/Acre: $10,564

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 115 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 251.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax1.29%

Cost of Living Index137

Median Household Income$54,621

Poverty Rate23.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,564

Median Home Price$674K

Acres for Sale3762

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season115 days

Annual Rainfall171.4 inches

Avg Summer High63°F

Avg Winter Low-17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,281 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)324 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)2.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K747

Property Crime /100K703

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak