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Fort McPherson, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
647 Population 31/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$280 Median Rent 5.9% income on rent
18°F Avg Temperature 313 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
$70,500 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $280/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort McPherson, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$40,000 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$280/mo
76% below
5.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
21.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
19.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
18°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Fort McPherson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
43%
Rent
24%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort McPherson 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 McPherson residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort McPherson is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $280/month, with 5.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.0% of adults in Fort McPherson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 21.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort McPherson has an average annual temperature of 18°F (-8°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population647
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty19.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$280
Ownership39.2%
Housing Units255
Rent Burden5.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp18°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain12.8 in/yr

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+21.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute11 min