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Nenana, AK Utility & Living Guide
Nenana is a home rule city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the Unorganized Borough in Interior Alaska. Nenana developed as a Lower Tanana community at the confluence where the tributary Nenana River enters the Tanana. As of the 2020 census, Nenana had a population of 358.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $220,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Nenana is relatively small, with a mix of older and newer homes, and some new construction in recent years. Rentals are also available, but options may be limited. The city has a few subdivisions and some rural areas with larger parcels of land.
Cost of Living
108
+8% above national average
105
100
102
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>No state sales tax, no county sales tax, no city sales tax</p> | |
Alaska has no state income tax, but residents may still need to file federal income tax returns.
Family & Relocation
60
6.8/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Nenana has limited public transportation, but the city is relatively small and walkable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks.
- Chena Hot Springs Resort
- Tanana River
- Nenana River
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Nenana has ordinances regulating zoning, building codes, and environmental issues, such as waste disposal and water quality.
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📊 Nenana — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Nenana can fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity costs in the winter due to heating needs, and lower costs in the summer. Water and sewage costs remain relatively consistent throughout the year.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 99760 has a property tax millage rate of 10.5 mills, with no local surtaxes.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, with explanation: Nenana has some sidewalks and crosswalks, but the city's infrastructure is not highly developed, and some areas may be difficult to navigate with a stroller.
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