Alaska · Off-grid & homestead potential

North Slope County

68BoltScore / 100
#11 of 30 in Alaska

North Slope County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths are its water supply and 61 active oil & gas sites. The trade-offs: poor cropland soil.

How North Slope County scores

Hazard Safety85
Freedom67
Food15
Isolation70
Sovereignty88
Water100
Affordability53
$319kTypical home
0.9%Property tax
—Land / acre
—Annual rain
—Severe drought
—Nearest metro
0.1People / sq mi
0%Federal land
—Avg temp

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Living off-grid in North Slope County, Alaska

Is North Slope County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

North Slope County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths: its water supply and 61 active oil & gas sites. Watch-outs: poor cropland soil.

How much does land cost in North Slope County, Alaska?

A typical home in North Slope County costs about $319k, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in North Slope County?

Water data for North Slope County is limited.

How remote is North Slope County?

Remoteness data for North Slope County is limited.

How North Slope compares in Alaska

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