What is the eviction risk score for Mentasta Lake?

The landlord eviction risk score for Mentasta Lake, AK is 4.1 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Mentasta Lake have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Mentasta Lake is 1.7 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Mentasta Lake?

Typical eviction timeline is about 42 days from notice to writ of possession.

Mentasta Lake, AK Eviction Risk Score Copper River Census Area · Alaska · Pop. 96

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Mentasta Lake, AK sits at 4.1/10 — Moderate risk. 32.5% rent burden, 33.3% renters, ~42-day typical timeline.

4.1 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Mentasta Lake

4.1

Copper River Census Area

2.8

Alaska avg

3.0

National avg

4.4

19.5%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,471–4,054Typical eviction costi

42 daysTypical timelinei

$1,063HUD 2BR FMR '25i

32.5%Rent burdeni

33.3%Rentersi

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climate

1.8

Regional political climate

3.7

State political climate

2.2

Economic stressi

8.9

Supply constrainti

5.2

Rent-control riski

1.7

Eviction process difficulty

2.2

Tenant organizing strengthi

9.4

Housing court bias

5.3

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About eviction risk in Mentasta Lake, AK

Mentasta Lake, AK has an eviction risk score of 4.1 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Copper River Census Area and the state of Alaska. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 32.5% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. About 33.3% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 26.6%, unemployment 11.1%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.1/10, Mentasta Lake is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

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Tanacross, AK	22 mi	155	3.5
Tok, AK	27.3 mi	1,649	2.8
Slana, AK	28.4 mi	119	4.2
Tetlin, AK	35.1 mi	123	2.7
Nabesna, AK	39.7 mi	—	2.5
Dot Lake, AK	45.8 mi	—	2.0
Dot Lake Village, AK	47.1 mi	—	2.1
Chistochina, AK	52.2 mi	58	4.1