Wrangell County

AK · Pop. 49,813 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Wrangell County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 49,813.

$/Acre: $3,754

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 117 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 90.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax1.2%

Cost of Living Index133.9

Median Household Income$91,626

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,754

Median Home Price$363K

Acres for Sale4923

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season117 days

Annual Rainfall219.6 inches

Avg Summer High62°F

Avg Winter Low-14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,621 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K928

Property Crime /100K851

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate