Tununak, AK is a small town located on Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea area of Alaska. With a population of just over 400 people, Tununak is an isolated community that depends heavily on public transportation for its day-to-day needs. The town is served by one of the few commercial airlines operating in Alaska – Bering Air. This airline provides regular passenger and cargo flights to Tununak from Bethel and other nearby towns. In addition, a ferry service runs between Bethel and Tununak twice per week during summer months and once per week during winter months. There are also various charter services available for those who wish to venture further into nearby communities or villages. Lastly, there are two gravel roads that connect Tununak with neighboring villages – one leading south to Mekoryuk and another leading north to Napaskiak. All these transportation options make it possible for residents and visitors alike to access goods and services easily as well as explore the surrounding areas of Nunivak Island
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tununak takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tununak get to work:
- 10.3% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 12.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit