Alaska · Metropolitan Area
Fort Yukon is a small town in Alaska with a population of 583. Residents earn $39,934 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Yukon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fort Yukon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Yukon is $39,934, 47% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fort Yukon is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Fort Yukon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F. Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 76.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.8% |
| 78% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,934 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,542 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,340 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,952 |
| Unemployment | 9.3% |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,441 |
| County GDP | $7,891M |
| Restaurants | 247 |
| Healthcare | 325 |
| Retail | 270 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,621 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.98% |
| Commute Time | 5.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,621 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.98% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.4% |
| Heart Disease | 9.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% |
| Asthma | 14.1% |
| COPD | 10.9% |
| Stroke | 5.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.1% |
| Physical Distress | 21.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,713/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 325 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 23.0°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.5884°N, 145.2276°W |
| County FIPS | 02090 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 325 |
| Restaurants | 247 |
| Retail Stores | 270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 5.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |