Tanacross, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
173 Population 2/sq mi density
$525 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tanacross, AK

At a Glance

Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
28.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
25°F

How Tanacross Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
45%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tanacross a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.0% of adults in Tanacross hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tanacross has an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population173
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,481
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$1,055M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,733

Housing

Home Value
Rent$525
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units61
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp25°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation3,848 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute10 min
Broadband54.1%
Internet Speed6 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Tanacross was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (167 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.