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Pelly Crossing, YT

Yukon

Pelly Crossing is a small town in Yukon with a population of 316. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
316 Population 25/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$365,067 Home Value
$384 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 25.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$365,067 home value, $384/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $365,067
30% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $384
67% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.6%
26% higher than US avg

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

People

Population316
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty15.6%
Commute13 min

Housing

B
Home Value$365,067
Rent$384
Ownership14.8%
Housing Units135
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp25°F (-4°C)
Rain11.4 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+24.5%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute13 min

Is Pelly Crossing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pelly Crossing receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pelly Crossing has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pelly Crossing is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pelly Crossing is $365,067, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $384 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pelly Crossing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F. Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 315 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Pelly Crossing has a population of 316 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (96.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.9% of residents.

Population

316
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
12.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Pelly Crossing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish 1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages 9.5%

Social Characteristics

Pelly Crossing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pelly Crossing is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,600. The average weekly wage is $800, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 10 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pelly Crossing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg
Establishments (County)10

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.1 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Pelly Crossing is $365,067, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $384 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 14.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 135 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$365,067
30% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$384
67% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership14.8%
Owner-Occupied14.8%
Renter-Occupied18.5%
Housing Units135

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Pelly Crossing receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Pelly Crossing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Pelly Crossing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 74°F. The area gets 315 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.

Temperature

-15°F Jan (-26°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average25.2°F
53% below US avg
January Average-15°F (-26°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates62.8228°N, 136.5742°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 26, 2025.

Dec 7, 1993 152 km SSE of Dawson City, Canada M4.5 78 km
Oct 16, 1996 114 km E of Dawson City, Canada M4.5 149 km
Apr 26, 1990 177 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada M4.4 54 km
Jan 30, 2008 177 km N of Haines Junction, Canada M4.3 61 km
Feb 8, 2020 145 km ESE of Alcan Border, Alaska M4.0 147 km
Aug 3, 2011 54 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada M4.0 148 km
Feb 20, 2017 105 km ESE of Alcan Border, Alaska M3.7 136 km
Apr 26, 1994 264 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada M3.5 124 km
Jun 10, 1994 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada M3.5 53 km
Feb 21, 2020 210 km NNE of Haines Junction, Canada M3.5 25 km
Feb 23, 2020 118 km N of Whitehorse, Canada M3.5 134 km
Mar 18, 2019 120 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada M3.2 130 km
Jan 26, 2005 141 km N of Whitehorse, Canada M3.1 113 km
Jan 21, 1995 234 km SE of Dawson City, Canada M3.1 55 km
Feb 6, 2022 197 km N of Haines Junction, Canada M3.0 45 km
May 5, 2018 234 km N of Whitehorse, Canada M3.0 56 km
Aug 7, 2006 222 km SE of Dawson City, Canada M3.0 43 km
May 11, 2006 178 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada M3.0 69 km
Jun 23, 2009 166 km NNW of Whitehorse, Canada M2.9 81 km
Feb 26, 2025 243 km ESE of Dawson City, Canada M2.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Selkirk (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Selkirk Volcanic field 1,239 m (4,065 ft) Unknown 43 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -15°F (-26°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February -3°F (-20°C) 0.5 in
March 11°F (-11°C) 0.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
September 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
October 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
November 5°F (-15°C) 0.8 in
December -10°F (-23°C) 0.7 in

Pelly Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -15°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.3").

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4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 88% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 72.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+24.5%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density25/sq mi
Total Area12.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.1 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Schools in Pelly Crossing

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eliza Van Bibber School
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Radio Stations near Pelly Crossing

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Pelly Crossing

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pelly Crossing Library0.0

Clinics in Pelly Crossing

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pelly Crossing Health Centre

Gas Stations in Pelly Crossing

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Race Trac

Airports Near Pelly Crossing

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carmacks AirportSmall Airport
MintoSmall Airport
Minto LandingSmall Airport
Pelly Crossing AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pelly Crossing

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pelly Crossing

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelly Crossing

What is the population of Pelly Crossing?

Pelly Crossing has a population of 316 residents and is located in Yukon. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 52.4% female and 47.6% male.

Is Pelly Crossing expensive to live in?

The median household income is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,067 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $384 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Pelly Crossing safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pelly Crossing receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Pelly Crossing?

Pelly Crossing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winter temperatures average -15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pelly Crossing?

The job market in Pelly Crossing faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $800. There are 10 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 13 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pelly Crossing?

The median home value in Pelly Crossing is $365,067. For renters, the median monthly rent is $384. The homeownership rate is 14.8%.

How are the schools in Pelly Crossing?

4.1% of adults in Pelly Crossing hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Pelly Crossing?

The average commute in Pelly Crossing is 13 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pelly Crossing?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pelly Crossing is 96.8% White. 88.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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