TanacrossAK
A town of 155, settled in 1934.
Is Tanacross a good place to live?
41% of residents live below the poverty line in Tanacross, above both Alaska’s towns (8.8%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Tanacross. 54% of the land in Tanacross is conserved, above both Alaska’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Tanacross has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
155 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Tanacross: who provides what
Tanacross is unincorporated, so Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tanacross.
Tanacross has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
4.5 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Among 42 Alaska towns, just 3 have a lower trail density than Tanacross.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Tanacross faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by avalanches
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Tanacross, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Tanacross has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. The July high in Tanacross is 72°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Tanacross stands out in Alaska and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
32% of Tanacross adults say their health is fair or poor. No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Tanacross. 38% of Tanacross adults feel lonely.
| Tanacross | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 18% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 8.8% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Tanacross | AK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 30.8% | 14.3% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 18.7% | 9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.5% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Tanacross
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tanacross; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Tanacross residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Alaska.
About Tanacross
CDP in Alaska, United States
Tanacross (Tanacross: Taats’altęy) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tanacross had a population of 144. It hosts an air tanker base.
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- Area
- 81 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 99776
Questions about Tanacross
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tanacross, AK a good place to live?
Tanacross has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.