What are the schools like in Teller, AK?

Teller is served primarily by Bering Strait School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Teller?

The median household income in Teller, AK is $34,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Teller, AK?

Teller has an average high temperature of 13.2°F in January and 57.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.8 inches.

Teller, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Teller, AK affordable or expensive?

Teller's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Teller is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,400 and the median rent is $1,055 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Teller, AK?

Teller has a violent crime rate of 299.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 259.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Teller, AK a Good Place to Live?

Teller is a small town of 279 in Alaska, with a median household income of $34,688 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Teller stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Teller is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Teller city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.8

Teller's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Teller costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Teller, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,055	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Teller's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.9 /100k

Property Crime

259.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Teller is served primarily by Bering Strait School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Teller, AK	National Avg
School District	Bering Strait School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Teller sees average highs of 13.2°F in January and 57.7°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 80.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Teller, AK
Average High — January	13.2°F
Average High — July	57.7°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	80.8"

Demographics

Metric	Teller, AK	National Avg
Population	279	—
Median Age	28.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	7.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Teller

Teller, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99778

Teller vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Teller, AK affordable or expensive?

Teller's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Teller roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,400 and median rent is $1,055/month.

What is the crime rate in Teller, AK?

Teller's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 259.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Teller?

Public schools in Teller are operated by Bering Strait School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 0.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Teller, AK a good place to live?

Teller, AK has a population of 279, a median household income of $34,688, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Teller?

Teller averages 13.2°F in January and 57.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 80.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Teller?

Teller, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99778.

What is the population of Teller?

The population of Teller, Alaska is 279 with a median age of 28.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Teller?

Key numbers for living in Teller: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $109,400, median household income $34,688, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Teller side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.