Dillingham County
AK · Pop. 4,780 · Rural County
Dillingham Census Area, Alaska covers 18,334 square miles with a population of 4,780 and a density of 0.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $164,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.76%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 101-day growing season, average summer highs of 62.5°F and average winter lows of 10.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 19.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Kanakanak Hospital is 38.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 0% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $164,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 0.3 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A median household income of $74,250 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 101-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 19.5 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.76% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 0% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Dillingham County, AK is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 22/100
- Median home price
- $164k
- Property tax
- 1.76%
- Growing season
- 101 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 19.5"
- Broadband
- 0%
- Nearest hospital
- Kanakanak Hospital, 38.7 mi
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Homesteading in Dillingham County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dillingham Census Area?
- Dillingham Census Area is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 101-day growing season, average summer highs of 62.5°F, and average winter lows of 10.2°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $164,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.76%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 0% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Kanakanak Hospital is 38.7 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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