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Fort Providence, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

3.0 /5.0
B Good
618 Population 6/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $43,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$428 Median Rent 3.9% income on rent
27°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $428/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Providence, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,000
14% above
$43,400 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$428/mo
63% below
3.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
92% below
18.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
315 sunny days/yr

How Fort Providence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
53%
Rent
37%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Providence a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Providence residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,400. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Providence is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $428/month, with 3.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.8% of adults in Fort Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 18.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Providence has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population618
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$43,400
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$428
Ownership46.2%
Housing Units260
Rent Burden3.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days315/yr
Rain11.5 in/yr

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+18.5%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute15 min