Valdez-Cordova County

AK · Pop. 125,883 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Valdez-Cordova County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 125,883.

$/Acre: $10,217

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 106 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 320.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax0.78%

Cost of Living Index137

Median Household Income$88,919

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,217

Median Home Price$515K

Acres for Sale2990

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season106 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High61°F

Avg Winter Low-11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,969 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K761

Property Crime /100K484

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak