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Is Tanacross, AK a Good Place to Live?
Tanacross is a small town of 136 in Alaska, with a median household income of $53,125 .
Strengths: Tanacross stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tanacross is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tanacross city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Tanacross metro area.
| Metric | Tanacross, AK | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | N/A | $244,900 |
| Median Monthly Rent | N/A | $1,163 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.4% | 65.9% |
| Median Household Income | $53,125 | $74,755 |
Crime & Safety
Crime data for Tanacross is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.
Schools & Education
| Metric | Tanacross, AK | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| School District | N/A | — |
| Elementary Schools | N/A | — |
| Middle Schools | N/A | — |
| High Schools | N/A | — |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | N/A | 16:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.0% | 35.4% |
| High School Diploma or Higher | 71.4% | 91.1% |
Weather & Climate
Tanacross sees average highs of -3.7°F in January and 72.2°F in July, with 10.6 inches of annual precipitation and 37.6 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | Tanacross, AK |
|---|---|
| Average High — January | -3.7°F |
| Average High — July | 72.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 37.6" |
Demographics
| Metric | Tanacross, AK | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136 | — |
| Median Age | 32.3 | 38.9 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Avg Commute Time | 15.1 min | 26 min |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 2.9% | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | 22.2% |
| 65 and over | 8.8% | 16.8% |
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ZIP Codes in Tanacross
Tanacross, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: