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Mentasta Lake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
Mentasta Lake, AK
At a Glance
How Mentasta Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mentasta Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mentasta Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mentasta Lake residents earn a median household income of $26,912 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,826. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mentasta Lake is $166,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. Median rent is $379/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Mentasta Lake reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,331/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mentasta Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mentasta Lake has an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.