Aleutians West County
AK · Pop. 5,178 · Rural County
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska covers 4,393 square miles with a population of 5,178 and a density of 1.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. A median home price of $419,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.71% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 123-day growing season, average summer highs of 49.7°F and average winter lows of 24°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Adak Medical Center - Eat is 159.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 40.6% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 1.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.1% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 9.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 123-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- A median home price of $419,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- Broadband reaches only 40.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Adak Medical Center - Eat, is 159.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Aleutians West County, AK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 42/100
- Median home price
- $419k
- Property tax
- 0.71%
- Growing season
- 123 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.7"
- Broadband
- 40.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Adak Medical Center - Eat, 159.4 mi
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Homesteading in Aleutians West County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Aleutians West Census Area?
- Aleutians West Census Area is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 123-day growing season, average summer highs of 49.7°F, and average winter lows of 24°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $419,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 40.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Adak Medical Center - Eat is 159.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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