Yakutat County

AK · Pop. 50,718 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Yakutat County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 50,718.

$/Acre: $2,806

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 74 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 69.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax1.82%

Cost of Living Index123.9

Median Household Income$36,386

Poverty Rate13%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,806

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale2467

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season74 days

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High64°F

Avg Winter Low-19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,663 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)155 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K844

Property Crime /100K631

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate