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Petersburg Borough, Alaska eviction risk overview
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Petersburg Borough, Alaska Eviction Risk: Low

3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Petersburg (2.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.5/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population3kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent26.5%avg renter household
Average rent$1,082/ month

How Petersburg Borough ranks in Alaska

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most
Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#14 of 30 AK counties 2.5 / 10
Eviction Risk Score, 55th percentileBottomTop
#14 of 30 counties in Alaska for landlord eviction risk.
Cost of living
Elevated
#14 of 51 states (statewide) 102.4 index
Cost of living, 74th percentileBottomTop
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
Housing services cost, 58th percentileBottomTop
Alaska ranks #22 of 51 states on housing services (6.2% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#12 of 30 AK counties 26.5% of income
Income spent on rent, 62nd percentileBottomTop
#12 of 30 counties in Alaska on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Petersburg Borough
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
Map view
City↕Population↕Risk↕% income on rent↕Average rent↕Lean↕
001 Petersburg Pop 3,227 · 26.5% income · $1,082 rent 3,227 2.5 26.5% $1,082 -
002 Kupreanof Pop 10 · 26.5% income · $1,082 rent 10 1.3 26.5% $1,082 -
003 Hobart Bay Pop 1 · 26.5% income · $1,082 rent 1 1.7 26.5% $1,082 -

County heatmap

Geographic distribution
Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Petersburg Borough spans 3 cities serving approximately 3,238 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.5/10.

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

Peer counties in Alaska

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score
Peer county
Aleutians East Borough eviction risk
2.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.5K
Peer county
Wrangell City and Borough eviction risk
2.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 2.1K
Peer county
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area eviction risk
2.3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.9K
Peer county
Dillingham Census Area eviction risk
2.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.7K

Where eviction risk concentrates in Petersburg Borough

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Petersburg eviction risk
Pop. 3.2K · avg rent $1,082
Risk percentile, 25th percentile
2.5
Kupreanof eviction risk
Pop. 10 · avg rent $1,082
Risk percentile, 13th percentile
1.3
Hobart Bay eviction risk
Pop. 1 · avg rent $1,082
Risk percentile, 17th percentile
1.7
Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Petersburg Borough

Q1

What is the eviction risk score for Petersburg Borough?

Petersburg Borough has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 2.5/10 (Low), averaged across 3 cities. Scores range from 1.3 to 2.5 within the county.

Q2

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Petersburg Borough?

Rent-to-income ratio in Petersburg Borough averages 26.5% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

Q3

How many cities are in Petersburg Borough?

3 cities sit in Petersburg Borough, AK, serving approximately 3,238 residents.