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Kugaaruk, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,033 Population 529/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $37,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$210 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
7°F Avg Temperature 319 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
$99,000 median income, 23.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $210/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kugaaruk, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,000
32% above
$37,000 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$210/mo
82% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
13.3% high school+
Unemployment
23.2%
544% above
15.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
7°F
319 sunny days/yr

How Kugaaruk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
132%
Home Value
71%
Rent
18%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
644%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kugaaruk 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

Kugaaruk residents earn a median household income of $99,000 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,000. The unemployment rate stands at 23.2% (544% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 32 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kugaaruk is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $210/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.9% of adults in Kugaaruk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 13.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kugaaruk has an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,033
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment23.2%
Poverty15.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$210
Ownership9.5%
Housing Units210
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp7°F
Sunny Days319/yr
Rain9.6 in/yr
Elevation52 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+13.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute11 min