At a Glance
Median Income
$54,167
$32,997 per capita
Home Value
$63,800
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$747/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
25.7% smoking rate
How Tanana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tanana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tanana a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tanana residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,997. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 237 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tanana is $63,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $747/month, with 17.0% 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 1984.
Education
17.2% of adults in Tanana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tanana has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-4°C).
Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$32,997
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$384M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,800
Rent$747
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units156
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death22,704/100K
Climate
Avg Temp26°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
Elevation279 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband58.2%
Internet Speed5 Mbps
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Tanana was founded in 1961.
The median home in Tanana was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (125 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.