At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$29,543 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$725/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31.6% smoking rate
How Togiak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Togiak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Togiak a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Togiak residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,543. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Togiak is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $725/month, with 23.1% 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 1984.
Education
14.5% of adults in Togiak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Togiak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population993
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$29,543
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$725
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units294
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking31.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation14 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute8 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Togiak was founded in 1969.
The median home in Togiak was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (386 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.