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Fort Liard, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
468 Population 18/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $37,600 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Liard, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$37,600 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
8.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
92% below
16.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
308% above
18.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
29°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Fort Liard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Liard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
43%
Rent
58%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
408%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Liard a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Liard residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,600. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Liard is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $680/month, with 8.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.8% of adults in Fort Liard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 16.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Liard has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population468
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty18.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$723

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$680
Ownership55.9%
Housing Units170
Rent Burden8.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp29°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation709 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+16.7%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute10 min