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Skagway County

AK · Pop. 1,308 · Rural County

43/100Homestead Score

Skagway Municipality is a rural county in Alaska, spanning 434 square miles with 1,308 residents at a density of 3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $430,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.34%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 175-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.1°F and average winter lows of 23.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 27.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Bartlett Regional Hospital is 90.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 61.6% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.34%
Growing Season: 175 days
Broadband: 61.6%
Density: 3/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.34% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • At 3 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low poverty rate of 6.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • A median home price of $430,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • Broadband reaches only 61.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
  • The nearest hospital, Bartlett Regional Hospital, is 90.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
43/100
Median home price
$430k
Property tax
0.34%
Growing season
175 days (zone 5a)
Annual rainfall
27.1"
Broadband
61.6%
Nearest hospital
Bartlett Regional Hospital, 90.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.34%
Median Household Income$78,594
Poverty Rate6.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$430K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5a
Growing Season175 days
Annual Rainfall27.1 inches
Avg Summer High63.1°F
Avg Winter Low23.4°F

Natural Disaster Risk

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

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalBartlett Regional Hospital (90.6 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Homesteading in Skagway County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Skagway Municipality?
Skagway Municipality is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 175-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.1°F, and average winter lows of 23.4°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $430,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.34%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 61.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Bartlett Regional Hospital is 90.6 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.