Dettah, NT — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $102,648

37% higher than US avg

Home Value $200,000

29% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Median Rent $392

66% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 18.8%

422% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.1%

10% lower than US avg

How Dettah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population192

Median Age44.4 yrs

Density445/mi²

Male / Female53% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+

Median Income$102,648

Per Capita$53,126

Unemployment18.8%

Poverty11.1%

Commute35 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$200,000

Rent$392

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units80

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp23°F (-5°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain10.7 in/yr

Sunny Days317/yr

Elevation528 ft (161 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+19.4%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute35 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Dettah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dettah receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dettah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dettah is $102,648, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Dettah among higher-income communities. At 18.8%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dettah is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $392 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dettah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F. Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Dettah has a population of 192 with a density of 445 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 68.4% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

192

Total Population

445

People / sq mi

44.4yrs

Median Age

14% above US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%

Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Dettah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	68.4%
	13% below US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Other Languages	31.6%

Social Characteristics

Dettah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dettah is $102,648, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,126 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dettah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$102,648
	37% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$53,126

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	18.8%
	422% above US avg
Poverty Rate	11.1%
	10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.5 min
Drive Alone	75.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dettah is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $392 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 80 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$200,000
	29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$392
	66% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	31.3%
Renter-Occupied	68.8%
Housing Units	80

Property Tax

In Dettah, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Dettah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Dettah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 75°F. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

-15°F Jan (-26°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	23.3°F
	57% below US avg
January Average	-15°F (-26°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	10.7 inches
	72% below US avg
Snowfall	4.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Elevation	528 ft (161 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	445/sq mi
Coordinates	62.4116°N, 114.3070°W
Timezone	America/Yellowknife

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-15°F (-26°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	-10°F (-23°C)	0.5 in
March	1°F (-17°C)	0.5 in
April	22°F (-6°C)	0.2 in	Driest
May	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in
June	53°F (12°C)	1.0 in
July	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	56°F (14°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
September	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
October	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
November	9°F (-13°C)	1.0 in
December	-9°F (-23°C)	0.7 in

Dettah has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F — from -15°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.2").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 75% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	19.4%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	445/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.5 min
Drive Alone	75.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Dettah

What is the population of Dettah?

Dettah has a population of 192 residents and is located in Northwest Territories. The population density is 445 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 52.6% male.

Is Dettah expensive to live in?

Dettah is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $102,648, 37% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Dettah?

Dettah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average -15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Dettah?

The job market in Dettah faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.8% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dettah?

The median home value in Dettah is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392.

How are the schools in Dettah?

0.0% of adults in Dettah hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Dettah?

The obesity rate in Dettah is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Dettah?

The average commute in Dettah is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 75% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dettah?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dettah is 100% White. 68.4% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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