At a Glance
Median Income
$49,063
$12,179 per capita
Violent Crime
871/100K
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.7%
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
37.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F
286 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tununak a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 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. The unemployment rate stands at 20.7% (475% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Tununak reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,348/100K.
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. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$12,179
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units88
Rent Burden16.0%
Crime
F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking37.0%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death24,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp30°F
Sunny Days286/yr
Rain27.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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
Broadband75.0%
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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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