At a Glance
Median Income
$39,934
$32,542 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $320,632
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
32.4% smoking rate
How Fort Yukon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Yukon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Yukon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Yukon residents earn a median household income of $39,934 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,542. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Yukon is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
11.9% of adults in Fort Yukon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Yukon has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C).
Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population583
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,934
Per Capita$32,542
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$1,038
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units366
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking32.4%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp23°F
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation439 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband38.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Fort Yukon was founded in 1847.
The median home in Fort Yukon was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (143 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.