Fort Good Hope, NT — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $86,000

14% higher than US avg

Home Value $125,000

56% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.6%

77% lower than US avg

Median Rent $568

51% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 16.3%

353% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.2%

42% lower than US avg

How Fort Good Hope Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population507

Median Age34.8 yrs

Density28/mi²

Male / Female54% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

Median Income$86,000

Per Capita$51,000

Unemployment16.3%

Poverty7.2%

Commute12 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$125,000

Rent$568

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units195

Rent Burden10.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp20°F (-7°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain11.5 in/yr

Sunny Days315/yr

Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.6%

High School+15.2%

Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute12 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Fort Good Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Good Hope receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fort Good Hope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Good Hope is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 16.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Good Hope is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Good Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F. Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 315 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches, including 5.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Fort Good Hope has a population of 507 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.1% female and 53.9% male. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 76.5% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

507

Total Population

2021 Census

People / sq mi

34.8yrs

Median Age

11% below US avg

18.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%

Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Good Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	76.5%
	3% below US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Other Languages	23.5%

Social Characteristics

Fort Good Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Good Hope is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 16.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fort Good Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$86,000
	14% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$51,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	16.3%
	353% above US avg
Poverty Rate	7.2%
	42% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	12.4 min
Drive Alone	53.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Good Hope is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 195 total housing units in the city. 10.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$125,000
	56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$568
	51% below US avg
Rent Burden	10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	46.2%
Renter-Occupied	53.9%
Housing Units	195

Property Tax

In Fort Good Hope, 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: Fort Good Hope 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

Fort Good Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F (-7°C). Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 81°F. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 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 115 feet.

Temperature

-20°F Jan (-29°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	19.6°F
	64% below US avg
January Average	-20°F (-29°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	11.5 inches
	70% below US avg
Snowfall	5.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Elevation	115 ft (35 m)
Area	18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density	28/sq mi
Coordinates	66.2570°N, 128.6374°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-20°F (-29°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	-16°F (-26°C)	0.8 in
March	-5°F (-20°C)	0.6 in
April	18°F (-8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	40°F (5°C)	0.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	55°F (13°C)	1.6 in
September	42°F (5°C)	1.3 in
October	22°F (-6°C)	1.2 in
November	-5°F (-20°C)	0.9 in
December	-17°F (-27°C)	0.9 in

Fort Good Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 81°F — from -20°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.4").

7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 15.2% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 53.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.6%
	77% below US avg
High School+	15.2%
Graduate Degree+	2.5%

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	28/sq mi
Total Area	18.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	12.4 min
Drive Alone	53.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Good Hope

What is the population of Fort Good Hope?

Fort Good Hope has a population of 507 residents and is located in Northwest Territories. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.1% female and 53.9% male.

Is Fort Good Hope expensive to live in?

Fort Good Hope 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 $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fort Good Hope?

Fort Good Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F (-7°C). Winter temperatures average -20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Fort Good Hope?

The job market in Fort Good Hope faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.3% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fort Good Hope?

The median home value in Fort Good Hope is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $568.

How are the schools in Fort Good Hope?

7.6% of adults in Fort Good Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.2% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fort Good Hope?

The obesity rate in Fort Good Hope 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 Fort Good Hope?

The average commute in Fort Good Hope is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 53.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fort Good Hope?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Good Hope is 98% White, 2% Black or African American. 76.5% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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