Best Counties for Retirement in Alaska 2026

18 counties ranked by health care, safety, tax burden, and affordability.

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Alaska

1Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

70.2

2Haines Borough

3Skagway Municipality

62.1

4Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

65.5

5Kenai Peninsula Borough

52.4

All 18 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Alaska

Rank	County	Persona Score	Overall Score
1	Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK	73	70.2
2	Haines Borough, AK	66	63
3	Skagway Municipality, AK	64	62.1
4	Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK	63	65.5
5	Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK	58	52.4
6	Aleutians West Census Area, AK	57	56.2
7	Chugach Census Area, AK	54	59.2
8	Kodiak Island Borough, AK	52	47.5
9	Petersburg Borough, AK	49	55.7
10	Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK	49	48.8
11	Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK	47	44.4
12	Northwest Arctic Borough, AK	45	50.1
13	North Slope Borough, AK	42	48.6
14	Bristol Bay Borough, AK	41	45.9
15	Dillingham Census Area, AK	40	46.8
16	Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK	37	34.5
17	Nome Census Area, AK	29	38.6
18	Anchorage Municipality, AK	28	29.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Alaska?

Based on our analysis of health care access, safety, property taxes, and cost of living, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area ranks as the top retirement county in Alaska with a retirement score of 73.

How many counties in Alaska are ranked for retirement?

We rank 18 counties in Alaska for retirement suitability, scoring each on health care access (35%), safety (30%), property tax (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.