Tiksi, Russia — City Data & Statistics

Bachelor's+ 27.2%

19% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 24.2%

25% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

41% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.1%

99% lower than US avg

People

Population5,700

Median Age39.6 yrs

DensityN/A

Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$14,159

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty0.1%

Health

Obesity24.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking23.1%

Depression17.9%

Climate

Avg Temp8°F (-13°C)

AQI34 (Good)

Rain12.2 in/yr

Sunny Days314/yr

Elevation233 ft (71 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.2%

High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband92.3%

Population	5,700
Elevation	233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates	71.6908°, 128.8652°
Timezone	Asia/Yakutsk
Country	🇷🇺 Russia
State / Province	Sakha
Average Temperature	8°F (-13°C)
January Average	-24°F (-31°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation	12.2 inches (310 mm)
Annual Snowfall	7.2 inches (18 cm)
Median Age	39.6 years

Is Tiksi a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tiksi receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Tiksi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tiksi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 8°F. Winters average -24°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. With 314 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches, including 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Tiksi has a population of 5,700. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.6% female and 46.4% male. 20.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 81.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,700

Total Population

39.6yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%

Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Tiksi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Tiksi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tiksi is N/A. Per capita income is $14,159 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 31.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Tiksi vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$14,159

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	41% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	31.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Tiksi, 24.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 44.3% have high blood pressure. 23.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.5% report binge drinking. 84.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.9% report depression.

Health Metrics: Tiksi vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	24.2%
	25% below US avg
Diabetes	7.7%
High Blood Pressure	44.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	23.1%
	65% above US avg
Binge Drinking	10.5%
Physical Inactivity	84.5%
Depression	17.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	81.0%

Food & Exercise

Tiksi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 8°F (-13°C). Winters average -24°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

-24°F Jan (-31°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	8.0°F
	85% below US avg
January Average	-24°F (-31°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	12.2 inches
	68% below US avg
Snowfall	7.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	88.2%

Geography

Elevation	233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates	71.6908°N, 128.8652°W
Timezone	Asia/Yakutsk

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-24°F (-31°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	-21°F (-30°C)	0.9 in
March	-16°F (-27°C)	0.5 in
April	-2°F (-19°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in
June	37°F (3°C)	1.3 in
July	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	34°F (1°C)	1.0 in
October	11°F (-12°C)	0.7 in
November	-12°F (-25°C)	0.8 in
December	-19°F (-28°C)	1.3 in

Tiksi has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F — from -24°F in January to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").

27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 92.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.2%
	19% below US avg
High School+	95.0%

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	92.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiksi

What is the population of Tiksi?

Tiksi has a population of 5,700 residents and is located in Russia.. The median age of residents is 39.6 years. The population is 53.6% female and 46.4% male.

Is Tiksi expensive to live in?

Tiksi is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 31.4 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Tiksi?

Tiksi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 8°F (-13°C). Winter temperatures average -24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.

How is the job market in Tiksi?

The job market in Tiksi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Tiksi?

27.2% of adults in Tiksi hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Tiksi?

The obesity rate in Tiksi is 24.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 23.1% of adults are smokers. 84.5% are physically inactive. 17.9% of residents report depression.