Yukon-Koyukuk County
AK · Pop. 5,271 · Rural County
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is a rural county in Alaska, spanning 145,582 square miles with 5,271 residents at a density of 0 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $88,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.86%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 1b with a 85-day growing season, average summer highs of 69°F and average winter lows of -14.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 11.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is 117.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 0.1% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.86% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $88,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 0 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 85-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 11.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 0.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, is 117.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Yukon-Koyukuk County, AK is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 21/100
- Median home price
- $88k
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- Growing season
- 85 days (zone 1b)
- Annual rainfall
- 11.6"
- Broadband
- 0.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, 117.8 mi
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Homesteading in Yukon-Koyukuk County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is in USDA hardiness zone 1b with a 85-day growing season, average summer highs of 69°F, and average winter lows of -14.1°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $88,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.86%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 0.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is 117.8 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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