Prince of Wales-Hyder County
AK · Pop. 5,730 · Rural County
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area sits in Alaska across 5,268 square miles, home to 5,730 people at 1.1 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $222,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.47%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.3°F and average winter lows of 31.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 92.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Ketchikan Medical Center is 62.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 29.9% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.47% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 1.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 92.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 29.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Ketchikan Medical Center, is 62.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- At 1.1 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, AK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $222k
- Property tax
- 0.47%
- Growing season
- 179 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 92.4"
- Broadband
- 29.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Ketchikan Medical Center, 62.1 mi
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Homesteading in Prince of Wales-Hyder County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.3°F, and average winter lows of 31.3°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $222,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.47%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 29.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ketchikan Medical Center is 62.1 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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