Kusilvak Census Area Property Taxes
Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
90.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$17/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.27%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$72,700
State avg ▼ $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$199
$17/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$199
$17/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#3
of 26 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
Kusilvak taxes far below national average
At 0.274%, Kusilvak's effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 5% nationally—homeowners here pay a fraction of what typical Americans do. The median property tax of $199 falls dramatically short of the national median of $2,690, placing this region among the nation's lowest-taxed counties.
Among Alaska's lightest tax burdens
Kusilvak's 0.274% rate sits well below Alaska's statewide average of 0.772%, making it one of the state's most tax-friendly areas. Median taxes here ($199) represent just 9% of the state average ($2,187).
Lowest taxes in remote Alaska
Kusilvak's tax burden is comparable to Northwest Arctic Borough (0.122%) but lighter than Nome Census Area (1.547%) and North Slope Borough (0.948%). Among Alaska's rural regions, Kusilvak stands out as exceptionally affordable.
What $72,700 homes cost to own
On the median home valued at $72,700, a Kusilvak homeowner pays about $199 annually in property taxes. This translates to roughly $17 per month—among the nation's lowest carrying costs.
Verify your assessment is fair
Even in low-tax jurisdictions, some homeowners are overassessed relative to market value. If your home value has dropped or your assessment seems high, consider filing a formal appeal with your local assessor's office.
How Kusilvak Census Area Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kusilvak Census Area
0.27%
Effective rate
Alaska Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Alaska
Copper River Census Area
0.08%
Northwest Arctic Borough
0.12%
Skagway Municipality
0.34%
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
0.42%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
0.47%
Sitka City and Borough
0.47%
Wrangell City and Borough
0.62%
Kenai Peninsula Borough
0.66%
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
0.68%
Petersburg Borough
0.69%
Aleutians West Census Area
0.71%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
0.71%
Bristol Bay Borough
0.72%
Yakutat City and Borough
0.76%
Haines Borough
0.80%
Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.