Tuluksak, Alaska is a small village located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of southwestern Alaska. It has a population of about 297 people and is situated on the north bank of the Tuluksak River, approximately 58 miles northwest of Bethel. The rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Tuluksak is $1,870 which is higher than the US average of $1,430. This high cost reflects the remote location and limited amenities available in the area. The grocery cost index in Tulkasak is 200 compared to 100 in the US.
The village has few businesses and they include: Tuluksak Traditional Council, Chuloonawick Corporation Store, Vinland Construction and Maintenance LLC, and Tuluksak Native Community Store. These businesses provide employment opportunities for local residents as well as essential goods and services to those living in this remote area.
Tuluksak has an unemployment rate of 12.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Tuluksak has seen the job market decrease by -0.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 12.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Tuluksak
- The Sales Tax Rate for Tuluksak is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Tuluksak is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Tuluksak
- The average income of a Tuluksak resident is $6,479 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Tuluksak resident is $31,458 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.