Teller, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
309 Population 207/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $22,385 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Teller, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$22,385 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
80% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
13% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
36.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Teller Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
20%
Rent
87%
Poverty
233%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Teller a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Teller residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,385. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Teller is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 19.2% 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 1986.

Education

2.9% of adults in Teller hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Teller has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population309
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$22,385
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$1,008
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units113
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking36.0%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death18,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation81 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband64.6%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Teller was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (538 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.