Mentasta Lake, AK
Living in Mentasta Lake
Bikeability74
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit72
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports6
Hospitals77
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
266Population+107 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian8%
Native American92%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate65%
Some College8%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
5 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K15%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government54%
Private sector27%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office2%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van45%
Public transportation3%
Walked26%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$80k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$325 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied+18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198938%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K30%
$400K to $499K5%
$750K to $999K25%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
Utility gas1%
Wood55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mentasta Lake
United States45
Alaska74
Valdez-Cordova Census Area16
Property Crime in Mentasta Lake
United States48
Alaska68
Valdez-Cordova Census Area15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -8 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 11 | 0 | 5 |
| Apr | 29 | 0 | 3 |
| May | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct | 23 | 1 | 9 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec | -4 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mentasta Lake
Inland Flooding29
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mentasta Lake, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mentasta Lake, AK
Living Word Academy
58 miles, NW
Eagles' Ridge School
97 miles, NW
Whitestone Farms Training Center / Whitestone Hs
106 miles, NW
North Pole Christian School
168 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mentasta Lake, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
182 miles, NW
Alaska Bible College
203 miles, SW
Alaska Pacific University
238 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
238 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mentasta Lake, AK
Providence Valdez Medical Center
158 miles, SW
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
177 miles, NW
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
179 miles, NW
Cordova Community Medical Center
185 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mentasta Lake, AK
Fairbanks International Airport
180 miles, NW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
185 miles, S
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
244 miles, SW
Yakutat Airport
275 miles, SE