Tonsina, AK

Alaska

Tonsina is a small town in Alaska with a population of 41.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
41 Population 0/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
28°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.5%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.6%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population41
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,473M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.4%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
AQI21 (Good)
Rain13.3 in/yr
Elevation3,664 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
CommuteN/A
Broadband16.0%
Libraries2

Is Tonsina a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tonsina receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Tonsina 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 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Tonsina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches, including 71.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Tonsina has a population of 41 with a density of 0 people per square mile. The median age is 32.4 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

41
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
32.4yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
159.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Tonsina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tonsina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tonsina is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Tonsina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$1,442
IRS Avg AGI$81,832

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)399
County GDP$1,473M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare24
Retail36
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,227
49% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,227
49% above US avg
In Tonsina, 26.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.4% report depression. 17.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.6%
17% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure24.6%
Asthma8.6%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity17.2%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress13.9%
Physical Distress10.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate54.1%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities24

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Tonsina has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average27.6°F
49% below US avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.3 inches
65% below US avg
Snowfall71.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,664 ft (1,117 m)
Area159.0 sq mi (411.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates61.5303°N, 145.1101°W
County FIPS02063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 34.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.5%
2% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.86
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area159.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants53
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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