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Tenakee Springs, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Sitka City and Borough County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
172 Population 13/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $49,509 per capita
$307,100 Home Value $472,854 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 2,641 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$307,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tenakee Springs, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$49,509 per capita
Home Value
$307,100
9% above
Zillow: $472,854
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
2,641/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
166 sunny days/yr

How Tenakee Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
109%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
353%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tenakee Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tenakee Springs residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,509. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tenakee Springs is $307,100 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,854. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Tenakee Springs reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,641/100K.

Education

29.9% of adults in Tenakee Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tenakee Springs has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population172
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$49,509
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

B
Home Value$307,100
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$472,854
Housing Units222
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property2,641/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,687/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain65.8 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,092 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute8 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tenakee Springs was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.