Nome County
AK · Pop. 9,925 · Rural County
Nome Census Area sits in Alaska across 22,970 square miles, home to 9,925 people at 0.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $201,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.55%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 3b with a 86-day growing season, average summer highs of 56.3°F and average winter lows of -0.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 16.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Norton Sound Regional Hospital is 40.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 27.1% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- At 0.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A median household income of $76,643 anchors the local economy.
- Norton Sound Regional Hospital provides the area's nearest hospital care, 40.3 miles away.
Cons
- A 86-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 16.8 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.55% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 27.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Norton Sound Regional Hospital, is 40.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Nome County, AK is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 19/100
- Median home price
- $201k
- Property tax
- 1.55%
- Growing season
- 86 days (zone 3b)
- Annual rainfall
- 16.8"
- Broadband
- 27.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Norton Sound Regional Hospital, 40.3 mi
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Homesteading in Nome County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Nome Census Area?
- Nome Census Area is in USDA hardiness zone 3b with a 86-day growing season, average summer highs of 56.3°F, and average winter lows of -0.4°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $201,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.55%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 27.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Norton Sound Regional Hospital is 40.3 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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