County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska Eviction Risk: Very Low

13 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Kotlik (2.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked13municipalities

Census tracts1scored

Population8kLiving in 13 cities

Income spent on rent19.8%avg renter household

Average rent$852/ month

How Kusilvak Census Area ranks in Alaska

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#23 of 30 AK counties 2.0 / 10

#23 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

Very Low

#25 of 30 AK counties 19.3% of income

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

Cities in Kusilvak Census Area

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

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	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Kotlik Pop 976 · 20.7% income · $775 rent	976	2.2	20.7%	$775	-
002	Emmonak Pop 966 · 35.2% income · $890 rent	966	2.6	35.2%	$890	-
003	Mountain Village Pop 949 · 11.9% income · $950 rent	949	1.7	11.9%	$950	-
004	Hooper Bay Pop 903 · 12.5% income · $725 rent	903	2.1	12.5%	$725	-
005	Alakanuk Pop 864 · 13.5% income · $912 rent	864	2.0	13.5%	$912	-
006	St. Mary's Pop 810 · 32.9% income · $1,125 rent	810	1.8	32.9%	$1,125	-
007	Pilot Station Pop 713 · 15.0% income · $675 rent	713	1.8	15.0%	$675	-
008	Chevak Pop 494 · 17.5% income · $779 rent	494	2.0	17.5%	$779	-
009	Scammon Bay Pop 440 · 18.4% income · $823 rent	440	1.9	18.4%	$823	-
010	Marshall Pop 386 · 18.4% income · $823 rent	386	1.7	18.4%	$823	-
011	Russian Mission Pop 314 · 18.4% income · $823 rent	314	1.8	18.4%	$823	-
012	Nunam Iqua Pop 217 · 18.4% income · $823 rent	217	1.6	18.4%	$823	-
013	Pitkas Point Pop 169 · 18.4% income · $823 rent	169	2.0	18.4%	$823	-

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Kusilvak Census Area spans 13 cities serving approximately 8,201 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2/10.

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 Kusilvak Census Area

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kusilvak Census Area

How does Kusilvak Census Area compare to Alaska statewide?

Kusilvak Census Area averages 2/10. Use the Alaska overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.

Is 19.8% rent-to-income ratio high for Kusilvak Census Area?

19.8% is below the 30% federal threshold.

Where can I see all cities in Kusilvak Census Area?

The city grid above lists every municipality in Kusilvak Census Area with its risk score and population.