Nenana, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
527 Population 88/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $31,107 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$1,280 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $1,280/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nenana, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$31,107 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
10% above
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F

How Nenana Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nenana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
31%
Rent
110%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nenana a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nenana residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,107. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nenana is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,280/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

11.6% of adults in Nenana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nenana has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population527
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$31,107
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,289

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$1,280
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units274
Rent Burden21.1%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation363 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed10 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Nenana was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.