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Fort Smith, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,248 Population 64/sq mi density
$120,000 Median Income $67,400 per capita
$262,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
27°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$120,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Smith, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,000
60% above
$67,400 per capita
Home Value
$262,000
7% below
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
3% above
9.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
19.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
7.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Fort Smith Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
160%
Home Value
93%
Rent
103%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Smith a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Smith residents earn a median household income of $120,000 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,400. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 70 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Smith is $262,000 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 9.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.0% of adults in Fort Smith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 19.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Smith has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,248
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

A
Median Income$120,000
Per Capita$67,400
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty7.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,296

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,000
Rent$1,200
Ownership63.1%
Housing Units880
Rent Burden9.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.0 in/yr
Elevation682 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+19.2%
Graduate+5.9%

Community

Commute13 min