Alaska · Off-grid & homestead potential

Petersburg County

68BoltScore / 100
#12 of 30 in Alaska

Petersburg County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths are its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. The trade-offs: poor cropland soil and pricey real estate (typical home $378k).

How Petersburg County scores

Hazard Safety85
Freedom67
Food15
Isolation70
Sovereignty100
Water100
Affordability40
$378kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
—Land / acre
—Annual rain
—Severe drought
—Nearest metro
1.2People / sq mi
0%Federal land
—Avg temp

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Living off-grid in Petersburg County, Alaska

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

Petersburg County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths: its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. Watch-outs: poor cropland soil and pricey real estate (typical home $378k).

How much does land cost in Petersburg County, Alaska?

A typical home in Petersburg County costs about $378k, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Petersburg County?

Water data for Petersburg County is limited.

How remote is Petersburg County?

Remoteness data for Petersburg County is limited.

How Petersburg compares in Alaska

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