What are the schools like in Tonsina, AK?

School district data for Tonsina is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Tonsina?

The median household income in Tonsina, AK is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Tonsina, AK?

Tonsina has an average high temperature of 4.9°F in January and 69.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.8 inches.

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

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

Tonsina has a violent crime rate of 108.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 141.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tonsina, AK a Good Place to Live?

Tonsina is a small town of 16 in Alaska, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Tonsina stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tonsina is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tonsina 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 Tonsina metro area.

Metric	Tonsina, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tonsina's violent crime rate is 108.7 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.7 /100k

Property Crime

141.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Tonsina, 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	100.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tonsina sees average highs of 4.9°F in January and 69.6°F in July, with 13.2 inches of annual precipitation and 71.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tonsina, AK
Average High — January	4.9°F
Average High — July	69.6°F
Annual Precipitation	13.2"
Annual Snowfall	71.8"

Demographics

Metric	Tonsina, AK	National Avg
Population	16	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kenny Lake, AK 11 mi Willow Creek, AK 21 mi Chitina, AK 31 mi Copper Center, AK 34 mi Silver Springs, AK 35 mi

Tonsina vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tonsina, AK affordable or expensive?

Tonsina has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Tonsina, AK?

Tonsina's violent crime rate is 108.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 141.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tonsina?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Tonsina, AK a good place to live?

Tonsina, AK has a population of 16, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Tonsina?

Tonsina averages 4.9°F in January and 69.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.2 inches with about 71.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Tonsina?

The population of Tonsina, Alaska is 16. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tonsina?

Key numbers for living in Tonsina: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tonsina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.