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Tyonek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
291 Population 4/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $27,506 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $313,253 Zillow
$558 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
518 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $558/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tyonek, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,917
23% below
$27,506 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
84% below
Zillow: $313,253
Median Rent
$558/mo
52% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
518/100K
36% above
4,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
311% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
30.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
200 sunny days/yr

How Tyonek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
16%
Rent
48%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
411%
Crime
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tyonek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tyonek residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,506. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tyonek is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,253. Median rent is $558/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Tyonek reports 518 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,898/100K.

Education

7.4% of adults in Tyonek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tyonek has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population291
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$27,506
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$558
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$313,253
Housing Units177
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent518/100K
Property4,898/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking30.3%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation506 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Tyonek was built in 1968.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.