Tanaina, Alaska
Quick Statistics
Tanaina is a community in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, home to about 9,646 people spread across 30.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $45,830 a year, and a typical home is worth about $328,500. About 36.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alaska towns GeoStat tracks, Tanaina ranks number 9 of 326 in population, number 23 in median household income, number 50 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Tanaina typically top out near 69°F in July, while January nights average about 5°F. The area sees roughly 62 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lakes, AK | 5.2 mi. | 8,364 |
| 2. | Wasilla, AK | 5.4 mi. | 9,720 |
| 3. | Meadow Lakes, AK | 6.1 mi. | 8,689 |
| 4. | Fishhook, AK | 7.0 mi. | 5,819 |
| 5. | Farm Loop, AK | 9.1 mi. | 2,894 |
| 6. | Gateway, AK | 9.2 mi. | 6,845 |
| 7. | Buffalo Soapstone, AK | 10.2 mi. | 739 |
| 8. | Palmer, AK | 11.1 mi. | 6,268 |
What is the population of Tanaina, Alaska?
Tanaina has a population of about 9,646 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Tanaina, Alaska in?
Tanaina is located in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska.
What is the median home value in Tanaina, Alaska?
The median home value in Tanaina is about $328,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Tanaina, Alaska?
The median personal income in Tanaina is about $45,830 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Tanaina, Alaska?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Matanuska-Susitna since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Tanaina, Alaska?
Typical July highs run about 69 degrees and January lows about 5 degrees, with around 62 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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