Alaska
Teller is a small town in Alaska with a population of 309. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Teller receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Teller has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Teller is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 28.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Teller is $56,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Teller has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches, including 80.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 84.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,385 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,447 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,367 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.9% |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 290 |
| County GDP | $603M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,940 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.71% |
| Commute Time | 6.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $56,700 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,008 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,940 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.71% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.1% |
| Heart Disease | 9.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 13.6% |
| COPD | 11.8% |
| Stroke | 6.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.7% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 21.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.2% |
| Premature Death | 18,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.2 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 80.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.2524°N, 166.3521°W |
| County FIPS | 02180 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.9% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 6.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |