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Tulita, NT

Northwest Territories

Tulita is a small town in Northwest Territories with a population of 396. Residents earn $103,000 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
396 Population 20/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$158,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $604/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,000
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $158,000
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.0%
456% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population396
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$44,000
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty7.6%
Commute11 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units135
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp23°F (-5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+20.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute11 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Tulita a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tulita receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tulita offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tulita is $103,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Tulita among higher-income communities. At 20.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tulita is $158,000, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tulita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F. Winters average -14°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 315 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Tulita has a population of 396 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45% female and 55% male. The city is predominantly White (98.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 68.8% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

396
Total Population
2021 Census
20
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
20.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Tulita vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only68.8%
12% below US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages31.3%

Social Characteristics

Tulita vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tulita is $103,000, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 20.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower 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). 6.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tulita vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,000
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.0%
456% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.9 min
Drive Alone36.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Tulita is $158,000, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 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 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,000
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied29.6%
Renter-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units135

Property Tax

In Tulita, 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: Tulita 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

Tulita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -14°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°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 11.5 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 233 feet.

Temperature

-14°F Jan (-25°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average23.1°F
57% below US avg
January Average-14°F (-25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.5 inches
70% below US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates64.9017°N, 125.5741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -14°F (-25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February -10°F (-24°C) 0.5 in
March 1°F (-18°C) 0.4 in
April 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
October 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
November -0°F (-18°C) 0.8 in
December -9°F (-23°C) 0.6 in

Tulita has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F — from -14°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and April the driest (0.4").

4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 36.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+20.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area20.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.9 min
Drive Alone36.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Tulita

What is the population of Tulita?

Tulita has a population of 396 residents and is located in Northwest Territories. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45% female and 55% male.

Is Tulita expensive to live in?

Tulita 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 $103,000, 37% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $158,000 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Tulita?

Tulita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average -14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 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 Tulita?

The job market in Tulita faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 11 minutes, and 6.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Tulita?

The median home value in Tulita is $158,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604.

How are the schools in Tulita?

4.4% of adults in Tulita hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Tulita?

The obesity rate in Tulita 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 Tulita?

The average commute in Tulita is 11 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 36.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Tulita?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tulita is 98.7% White. 68.8% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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