Tetlin, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
208 Population 3/sq mi density
$47,900 Home Value $320,632 Zillow
25°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tetlin, AK

At a Glance

Home Value
$47,900
83% below
Zillow: $320,632
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
20.6%
472% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
25°F

How Tetlin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
17%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
572%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tetlin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tetlin is $47,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

0.0% of adults in Tetlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tetlin has an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population208
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,743
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,055M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,733

Housing

Home Value$47,900
Rent
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units73
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp25°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation3,196 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute15 min
Broadband22.4%
Internet Speed6 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Tetlin was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (197 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.