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Alaska›Copper River Census Area

TolsonaAK

A town of 76 in Alaska.

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Photo of Tolsona

Tolsona, AK · Photo: Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography from Netherlands · CC BY 2.0 · Source ↗

Is Tolsona a good place to live?

Tolsona’s January low is -14°F, where Alaska’s towns sit at 7°F and U.S. towns at 22°F. No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a higher age of the median resident than Tolsona. Tolsona has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

76 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Getting set up

Moving to Tolsona: who provides what

Tolsona is unincorporated, so Copper River Census Area and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerBirch Creek Village Elec UtilEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCopper River Census AreaCopper River Census Area provides services here
SchoolsCopper River School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Alaska you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 30 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereAbsentee and Petition OfficeState of Alaska; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9958899588 100%Census 2020

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 Tolsona.

Natural hazards

Very high risk in Tolsona, with avalanches at the top

Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 84% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Tolsona break down as 76% from avalanches and 11% from earthquakes.

84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
84Very high riskLowerHigher
AvalanchesEarthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Tolsona has four seasons and pleasant summers

The town’s typical July afternoon high comes in at 70°F.

70°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter-11–8°
Spring16–44°
Summer43–67°
Fall15–35°
70°
typical summer high

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Tolsona stands out in Alaska and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

Among 42 Alaska towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Tolsona. The share of adults in Tolsona who have been diagnosed with depression: 20%. Of 32 CDC measures, Tolsona beats the Alaska average on 2 and trails it on 9.

TolsonaAlaska townsU.S. towns
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)71%68%79%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)39%32%35%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)19%16%14%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)15%13%14%
32 measures vs. Alaska
2 better21 too close to call9 worse
What stands outTolsonaAK
More adults treating high blood pressure72.9%68%
More adults getting cholesterol checked82.9%79.6%
More adults with heart disease8.1%5.7%
Providence Valdez Medical Center
67.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Tolsona

12pages on Tolsona
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Tolsona; the nearest are

About Tolsona

CDP in Alaska, United States

Tolsona () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 12 at the 2020 census, down from 30 in 2010.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
47 sq mi
Elevation
2,188 ft

Questions about Tolsona

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Tolsona, AK a good place to live?

Tolsona has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.