Tununak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
405 Population 7/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $12,179 per capita
30°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Tununak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,063
35% below
$12,179 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
85.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
37.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F

How Tununak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tununak a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tununak residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,179. 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Education

3.2% of adults in Tununak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tununak has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$12,179
Unemployment
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units88
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking37.0%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Rain27.7 in/yr
Elevation1,034 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband46.7%

Did You Know?

The median home in Tununak was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (509 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.