What are the schools like in Togiak, AK?

Togiak is served primarily by Southwest Region School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Togiak?

The median household income in Togiak, AK is $55,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.2%.

What is the weather like in Togiak, AK?

Weather data for Togiak is based on NOAA 30-year climate normals from the nearest reporting station.

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

Q: Is Togiak, AK affordable or expensive?

Togiak's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Togiak is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,600 and the median rent is $857 per month.

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

Togiak has a violent crime rate of 142.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Togiak, AK a Good Place to Live?

Togiak is a small town of 842 in Alaska, with a median household income of $55,833 and a 13.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Togiak stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Togiak 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: 94.0

Togiak's overall cost of living index is 94.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Togiak costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Togiak, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$857	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Togiak's violent crime rate is 142.4 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.4 /100k

Property Crime

0.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Togiak is served primarily by Southwest Region School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Togiak, AK	National Avg
School District	Southwest Region School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Climate data is sourced from NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020) from the nearest weather station.

Metric	Togiak, AK
Average High — January	N/A
Average High — July	N/A
Annual Precipitation	N/A
Annual Snowfall	N/A

Demographics

Metric	Togiak, AK	National Avg
Population	842	—
Median Age	30.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	6.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	10.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Twin Hills, AK 5 mi Goodnews Bay, AK 42 mi Platinum, AK 48 mi Manokotak, AK 57 mi Aleknagik, AK 64 mi

ZIP Codes in Togiak

Togiak, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99678

Togiak vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Togiak, AK affordable or expensive?

Togiak's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Togiak roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,600 and median rent is $857/month.

What is the crime rate in Togiak, AK?

Togiak's violent crime rate is 142.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Togiak?

Public schools in Togiak are operated by Southwest Region School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Togiak, AK a good place to live?

Togiak, AK has a population of 842, a median household income of $55,833, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Togiak?

Climate data for Togiak is based on NOAA 30-year normals from the nearest weather station.

What ZIP codes are in Togiak?

Togiak, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99678.

What is the population of Togiak?

The population of Togiak, Alaska is 842 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Togiak?

Key numbers for living in Togiak: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $104,600, median household income $55,833, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Togiak side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.