Yakutat County
AK · Pop. 506 · Rural County
Yakutat City and Borough sits in Alaska across 7,625 square miles, home to 506 people at 0.1 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. A median home price of $185,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.76% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 120-day growing season, average summer highs of 59.3°F and average winter lows of 23.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 155.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Cordova Community Medical Center is 186.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 0% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.76% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $185,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 0.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 155.1 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 7.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 120-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Broadband reaches only 0% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Cordova Community Medical Center, is 186.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Yakutat County, AK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 46/100
- Median home price
- $185k
- Property tax
- 0.76%
- Growing season
- 120 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 155.1"
- Broadband
- 0%
- Nearest hospital
- Cordova Community Medical Center, 186.2 mi
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Homesteading in Yakutat County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Yakutat City and Borough?
- Yakutat City and Borough is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 120-day growing season, average summer highs of 59.3°F, and average winter lows of 23.2°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $185,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.76%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 0% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Cordova Community Medical Center is 186.2 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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