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Kugluktuk, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

2.8 /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
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kugluktuk, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,000
10% above
$47,300 per capita
Home Value
$234,000
17% below
Median Rent
$136/mo
88% below
3.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
90% below
16.6% high school+
Unemployment
26.5%
636% above
24.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
13°F
319 sunny days/yr

How Kugluktuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
83%
Rent
12%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
736%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kugluktuk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kugluktuk residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,300. The unemployment rate stands at 26.5% (636% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kugluktuk is $234,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $136/month, with 3.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.2% of adults in Kugluktuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 16.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kugluktuk has an average annual temperature of 13°F (-10°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$47,300
Unemployment26.5%
Poverty24.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,000
Rent$136
Ownership20.3%
Housing Units395
Rent Burden3.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp13°F
Sunny Days319/yr
Rain9.4 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute11 min