Alaska
Tenakee Springs is a small town in Alaska with a population of 172. Residents earn $54,375 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tenakee Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Tenakee Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tenakee Springs is $54,375, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tenakee Springs is $307,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Tenakee Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches, including 90.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,375 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,509 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,184 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,347 |
| Unemployment | 12.7% |
| 253% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 413 |
| County GDP | $735M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 7.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $307,100 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,687/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 65.8 inches |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 90.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.7901°N, 135.1354°W |
| County FIPS | 02220 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 7.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |