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Ross River, YT

Full City Profile · Yukon

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
355 Population 45/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $43,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ross River, YT

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,200
19% below
$43,600 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
9.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
22.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
22.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
25°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Ross River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
35%
Rent
69%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ross River 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

Ross River residents earn a median household income of $61,200 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,600. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ross River is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 9.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.1% of adults in Ross River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 22.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ross River has an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population355
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$43,600
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty22.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$838

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$800
Ownership21.9%
Housing Units160
Rent Burden9.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp25°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation2,297 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+22.0%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute11 min