Tuntutuliak is a small town of 820 in Alaska, with a median household income of $43,000
and a 22.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tuntutuliak 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 Tuntutuliak is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tuntutuliak 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: 88.5
Tuntutuliak's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tuntutuliak costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tuntutuliak, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$500
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Tuntutuliak's violent crime rate is 565.6 per 100,000 residents
— 49% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
565.6 /100k
Property Crime
766.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tuntutuliak is served primarily by Lower Kuskokwim School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tuntutuliak, AK
National Avg
School District
Lower Kuskokwim School District
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Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tuntutuliak sees average highs of 12.7°F in January
and 63.6°F in July,
with 19.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.0 inches of snow per year.
Tuntutuliak's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tuntutuliak roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,700 and median rent is $500/month.
Tuntutuliak's violent crime rate is 565.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 766.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tuntutuliak are operated by Lower Kuskokwim School District.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 0.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tuntutuliak, AK has a population of 820, a median household income of $43,000, and an unemployment rate of 22.0%.
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.
Tuntutuliak averages 12.7°F in January and 63.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.7 inches
with about 64.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tuntutuliak, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99680.
The population of Tuntutuliak, Alaska is 820 with a median age of 28.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tuntutuliak: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,700, median household income $43,000, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tuntutuliak side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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