Alaska · Off-grid & homestead potential

Haines County

71BoltScore / 100
#5 of 30 in Alaska

Haines County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. The trade-offs: poor cropland soil.

How Haines County scores

Hazard Safety96
Freedom67
Food15
Isolation70
Sovereignty100
Water100
Affordability47
$346kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
—Land / acre
—Annual rain
—Severe drought
—Nearest metro
0.9People / sq mi
0%Federal land
—Avg temp

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Living off-grid in Haines County, Alaska

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

Haines County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. Watch-outs: poor cropland soil.

How much does land cost in Haines County, Alaska?

A typical home in Haines County costs about $346k, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Haines County?

Water data for Haines County is limited.

How remote is Haines County?

Remoteness data for Haines County is limited.

How Haines compares in Alaska

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