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Nenana, AK
City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
Population
479
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
0
Nenana and its ZIP codes
Nenana at a glance
- Nenana is about 62 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Nenana, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. PPP loans are for Nenana.
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,982
2,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,588
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $32,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nenana, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
109
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
67
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / -12°F
12.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nenana, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Nenana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Four Mile RoadCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| AndersonCity | 16 mi | 42.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nenana, AK in?
- Nenana is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Nenana, AK?
- About 479 people live in Nenana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nenana?
- Nearby places include Four Mile Road (4.4 mi), Anderson (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023