Living here
Nearest 4-year college96 mi
Nearest community college589 mi
Nearest technical college551 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates34.3%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Sitka Eco Dev Association
Sitka Economic Development Association is a Sitka, Alaska-based organization aimed at fostering a business climate receptive to existing and new business, promoting family-wage jobs, and enhancing Sitka residents' quality of life. It manages the Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) and conducts research, networking, and advocacy to support Sitka's economy.
state
Alaska Industrial Dev and Export Authority
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) is a public corporation of the State of Alaska focused on promoting economic growth and diversification by financing industrial, energy, export, and related facilities. It finances a broad variety of commercial, community and non-profit enterprises in Alaska and operates development finance programs to support job creation and economic development.
state
University of Alaska Center for Economic Development
The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development (CED) is a university-based partnership promoted by the University of Alaska Anchorage Business Enterprise Institute and designated as one of 52 University Centers by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. CED leverages the resources of the university system to support economic growth in Alaska, providing information and data, and implementing projects and programs that promote economic development across the state.
State sales taxNone
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo