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Fort Simpson, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,100 Population 37/sq mi density
$111,000 Median Income $58,800 per capita
$260,000 Home Value
$1,110 Median Rent 9.9% income on rent
27°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$111,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Simpson, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,000
48% above
$58,800 per capita
Home Value
$260,000
8% below
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
5% below
9.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
26.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
5.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
307 sunny days/yr

How Fort Simpson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
148%
Home Value
92%
Rent
95%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Simpson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Simpson residents earn a median household income of $111,000 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,800. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Simpson is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 9.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.2% of adults in Fort Simpson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 26.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Simpson has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,100
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B+
Median Income$111,000
Per Capita$58,800
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty5.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$1,110
Ownership51.1%
Housing Units450
Rent Burden9.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation420 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+26.1%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute14 min