Tonsina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
41 Population 0/sq mi density
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

Tonsina, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
2% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
17% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Tonsina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tonsina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tonsina a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

34.5% of adults in Tonsina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 13.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population41
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,442

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$363,734
Housing Units54
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
Elevation3,664 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband100.0%
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tonsina was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (164 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.