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Haines County

AK · Pop. 2,077 · Rural County

45/100Homestead Score

Haines Borough, Alaska covers 2,344 square miles with a population of 2,077 and a density of 0.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $319,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.8%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.1°F and average winter lows of 20.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Bartlett Regional Hospital is 66.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 58.9% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.8%
Growing Season: 170 days
Broadband: 58.9%
Density: 0.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.8% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • At 0.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • Annual rainfall of 48.5 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
  • A low poverty rate of 6.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Broadband reaches only 58.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
  • The nearest hospital, Bartlett Regional Hospital, is 66.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • At 0.9 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.

At a glance

Haines County, AK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
45/100
Median home price
$319k
Property tax
0.8%
Growing season
170 days (zone 5b)
Annual rainfall
48.5"
Broadband
58.9%
Nearest hospital
Bartlett Regional Hospital, 66.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%
Median Household Income$72,607
Poverty Rate6.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$319K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5b
Growing Season170 days
Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
Avg Summer High63.1°F
Avg Winter Low20.6°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalBartlett Regional Hospital (66.4 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58.9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate9%

Homesteading in Haines County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.1°F, and average winter lows of 20.6°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $319,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.8%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 58.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Bartlett Regional Hospital is 66.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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Data sources

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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.