Toksook Bay, AK

Alaska

Toksook Bay is a small town in Alaska with a population of 999. Residents earn $52,019 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
999 Population 35/sq mi density
$52,019 Median Income $16,488 per capita
$91,600 Home Value
$740 Median Rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$52,019 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,600 home value, $740/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,019
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,600
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $740
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.7%
115% higher than US avg

How Toksook Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population999
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 1%

Economy

D
Median Income$52,019
Per Capita$16,488
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$181M
Commute5 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,600
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease10.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+81.5%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min

Is Toksook Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Toksook Bay receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Toksook Bay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Toksook Bay is $52,019, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Toksook Bay is $91,600, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Toksook Bay has a population of 999 with a density of 35 people per square mile. The median age is 24.6 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (98.7%), with 1.1% White.

Population

999
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
24.6yrs
Median Age
37% below US avg
28.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Toksook Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only5.0%
94% below US avg
Spanish95.0%
609% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Toksook Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Toksook Bay is $52,019, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes.

Income: Toksook Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,019
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,488
Avg Weekly Wage$748
IRS Avg AGI$27,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.7%
115% above US avg
Establishments (County)121
County GDP$181M

Business (County)

Healthcare6
Retail26

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time5.1 min
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Toksook Bay is $91,600, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,600
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$740
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedrooms$1,467
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,304

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.4%

Property Tax

In Toksook Bay, 42.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 39.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Toksook Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes17.3%
Heart Disease10.0%
High Blood Pressure42.7%
Asthma14.4%
COPD13.1%
Stroke6.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity39.7%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress22.9%
Physical Distress23.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.7%
Checkup Rate64.7%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities6

Crime Rates: Toksook Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates60.5280°N, 165.1062°W
County FIPS02158
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+81.5%
School Test Score4.86
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density35/sq mi
Total Area28.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Healthcare Facilities6
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute5.1 min
Work from Home2.6%

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