County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska Eviction Risk: Very Low

9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Hoonah (2.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.1/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts1scored

Population2kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent32.5%avg renter household

Average rent$984/ month

How Hoonah-Angoon Census Area ranks in Alaska

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#22 of 30 AK counties 2.1 / 10

#22 of 30 counties in Alaska for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Elevated

#14 of 51 states (statewide) 102.4 index

Alaska ranks #14 of 51 states on overall cost of living (2.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Elevated

#22 of 51 states (statewide) 93.8 index

Alaska ranks #22 of 51 states on housing services (6.2% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

High

#4 of 30 AK counties 30.9% of income

#4 of 30 counties in Alaska on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

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	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Hoonah Pop 862 · 23.7% income · $1,316 rent	862	1.8	23.7%	$1,316	-
002	Gustavus Pop 594 · 51.0% income · $900 rent	594	2.2	51.0%	$900	-
003	Angoon Pop 480 · 28.8% income · $722 rent	480	2.4	28.8%	$722	-
004	Tenakee Springs Pop 163 · 28.8% income · $513 rent	163	2.1	28.8%	$513	-
005	Klukwan Pop 82 · 32.9% income · $608 rent	82	2.4	32.9%	$608	-
006	Pelican Pop 58 · 15.0% income · $950 rent	58	1.6	15.0%	$950	-
007	Elfin Cove Pop 28 · 32.5% income · $984 rent	28	1.2	32.5%	$984	-
008	Game Creek Pop 23 · 32.5% income · $984 rent	23	1.5	32.5%	$984	-
009	Whitestone Logging Camp Pop 2 · 32.5% income · $984 rent	2	1.5	32.5%	$984	-

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area spans 9 cities serving approximately 2,292 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

How is the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area eviction risk score computed?

Each of the 9 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 2.1/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.

Does Hoonah-Angoon Census Area have rent control?

Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Alaska state framework applies. See the Alaska eviction laws rent-control guide for details.

How is political climate tracked?

County political margin comes from 2020 presidential election results.