Wrangell County
AK · Pop. 2,106 · Rural County
Wrangell City and Borough is a rural county in Alaska, spanning 2,556 square miles with 2,106 residents at a density of 0.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $290,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.62%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.6°F and average winter lows of 28.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 91.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Wrangell Medical Center - Searhc is 24.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 79.8% of homes.
Pros
- A long 193-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 0.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 91.2 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 10.9% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 79.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Wrangell Medical Center - Searhc, is 24.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- At 0.8 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Wrangell County, AK is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 74/100
- Median home price
- $290k
- Property tax
- 0.62%
- Growing season
- 193 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 91.2"
- Broadband
- 79.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Wrangell Medical Center - Searhc, 24.1 mi
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Homesteading in Wrangell County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wrangell City and Borough?
- Wrangell City and Borough is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 63.6°F, and average winter lows of 28.7°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $290,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 79.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wrangell Medical Center - Searhc is 24.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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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