At a Glance
Median Income
$34,044
$8,897 per capita
Median Rent
$940/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
969/100K
6,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
29.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tonalea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tonalea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tonalea a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tonalea residents earn a median household income of $34,044 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $8,897. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,121 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Tonalea reports 969 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 155% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,332/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in Tonalea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tonalea has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population275
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,044
Per Capita$8,897
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$10,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$940
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$375,270
Housing Units89
Rent Burden19.1%
Crime
F
Violent969/100K
Property6,332/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking29.2%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death11,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,659 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Tonalea was built in 1984.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.