Yukon-Koyukuk County

AK · Pop. 141,277 · Suburban County

4Homestead Score

Yukon-Koyukuk County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 141,277.

$/Acre: $3,207

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 93 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 91.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax0.23%

Cost of Living Index130.8

Median Household Income$89,488

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,207

Median Home Price$244K

Acres for Sale3499

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season93 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High62°F

Avg Winter Low-11°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,949 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)261 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K861

Property Crime /100K536

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate