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Kugluktuk, NU

Nunavut

Kugluktuk is a small town in Nunavut with a population of 1,382. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,382 Population 7/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $47,300 per capita
$234,000 Home Value
$136 Median Rent 3.8% income on rent
13°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 26.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $136/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $234,000
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $136
88% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.5%
636% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.2%
95% higher than US avg

How Kugluktuk Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,382
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$47,300
Unemployment26.5%
Poverty24.2%
Commute11 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,000
Rent$136
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units395
Rent Burden3.8%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp13°F (-10°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain9.4 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+16.6%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute11 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Kugluktuk a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kugluktuk receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Kugluktuk has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kugluktuk is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 26.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kugluktuk is $234,000, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $136 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.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kugluktuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 13°F. Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. With 319 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Kugluktuk has a population of 1,382 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 208.1 square miles. The median age is 26.8 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 70.8% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,382
Total Population
2021 Census
7
People / sq mi
26.8yrs
Median Age
31% below US avg
208.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kugluktuk vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.8%
10% below US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages28.9%

Social Characteristics

Kugluktuk vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kugluktuk is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,300 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 26.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kugluktuk vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.5%
636% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.2%
95% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.0 min
Drive Alone29.2%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Kugluktuk is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $136 (88% below the national average of $1,163). There are 395 total housing units in the city. 3.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,000
17% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$136
88% below US avg
Rent Burden3.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied20.3%
Renter-Occupied79.8%
Housing Units395

Property Tax

In Kugluktuk, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Kugluktuk vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Kugluktuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 13°F (-10°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

-19°F Jan (-28°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average13.2°F
76% below US avg
January Average-19°F (-28°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.4 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area208.1 sq mi (539.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates67.8274°N, 115.0965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cambridge_Bay

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -19°F (-28°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February -18°F (-28°C) 0.4 in Driest
March -14°F (-26°C) 0.4 in
April 3°F (-16°C) 0.5 in
May 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in
July 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
October 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
November -3°F (-19°C) 0.6 in
December -15°F (-26°C) 0.5 in

Kugluktuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F — from -19°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.4").

3.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90% below the national average of 33.7%. 16.6% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 29.2% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.8% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
90% below US avg
High School+16.6%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area208.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.0 min
Drive Alone29.2%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Kugluktuk

What is the population of Kugluktuk?

Kugluktuk has a population of 1,382 residents and is located in Nunavut. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 208.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.3% male.

Is Kugluktuk expensive to live in?

Kugluktuk is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $83,000, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $136 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kugluktuk?

Kugluktuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 13°F (-10°C). Winter temperatures average -19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Kugluktuk?

The job market in Kugluktuk faces challenges, with unemployment at 26.5% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 11 minutes, and 4.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kugluktuk?

The median home value in Kugluktuk is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $136.

How are the schools in Kugluktuk?

3.2% of adults in Kugluktuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.6% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Kugluktuk?

The obesity rate in Kugluktuk is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Kugluktuk?

The average commute in Kugluktuk is 11 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 29.2% of workers drive alone to work, 2.8% use public transit, and 4.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kugluktuk?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kugluktuk is 98.6% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian. 70.8% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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