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Ulukhaktok, NT

Northwest Territories

Ulukhaktok is a small town in Northwest Territories with a population of 408. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
408 Population 9/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
11°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 27.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 27.5%
664% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population408
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment27.5%
Poverty14.4%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$670
Ownership22.2%
Housing Units135
Rent Burden7.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp11°F (-12°C)
Rain7.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+23.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute12 min

Is Ulukhaktok a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ulukhaktok receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ulukhaktok offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ulukhaktok is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 27.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ulukhaktok is $110,000, 61% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ulukhaktok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 11°F. Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches.

Ulukhaktok has a population of 408 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles. The median age is 30.6 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 72% of residents.

Population

408
Total Population
2021 Census
9
People / sq mi
30.6yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
46.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Ulukhaktok vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 72.0%
8% below US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 28.1%

Social Characteristics

Ulukhaktok vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ulukhaktok is $80,000, which is 6% above 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 27.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 13 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ulukhaktok vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.5%
664% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg
Establishments (County)13

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.6 min
Drive Alone18.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ulukhaktok is $110,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 22.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 135 total housing units in the city. 7.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership22.2%
Owner-Occupied22.2%
Renter-Occupied77.8%
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, Ulukhaktok receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ulukhaktok 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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Ulukhaktok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 11°F (-12°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

-19°F Jan (-29°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average10.6°F
80% below US avg
January Average-19°F (-29°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates70.7364°N, 117.7716°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"
82% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -19°F (-29°C) 0.4 in
February -20°F (-29°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
March -16°F (-27°C) 0.3 in
April -1°F (-18°C) 0.3 in
May 20°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
July 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in Wettest
September 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
October 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in
November -3°F (-20°C) 0.4 in
December -12°F (-25°C) 0.3 in

Ulukhaktok has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -20°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.3").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 18.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+23.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area46.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.6 min
Drive Alone18.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Colleges & Universities in Ulukhaktok

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Education Centre - Aurora College

Schools in Ulukhaktok

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Helen Kalvak Elihavik School
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Radio Stations near Ulukhaktok

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Clinics in Ulukhaktok

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emegak Health Centre

Golf Courses in Ulukhaktok

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ulukhaktok Golf Course

Airports Near Ulukhaktok

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ulukhaktok Holman AirportYHISmall Airport

Post Offices in Ulukhaktok

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ulukhaktok

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ulukhaktok

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Resurrection

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulukhaktok

What is the population of Ulukhaktok?

Ulukhaktok has a population of 408 residents and is located in Northwest Territories. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 48.8% male.

Is Ulukhaktok expensive to live in?

The median household income is $80,000, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ulukhaktok safe?

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

What is the weather like in Ulukhaktok?

Ulukhaktok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 11°F (-12°C). Winter temperatures average -19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.0 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ulukhaktok?

The job market in Ulukhaktok faces challenges, with unemployment at 27.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $800. There are 13 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 7.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ulukhaktok?

The median home value in Ulukhaktok is $110,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. The homeownership rate is 22.2%.

How are the schools in Ulukhaktok?

0.0% of adults in Ulukhaktok hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ulukhaktok?

The average commute in Ulukhaktok is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 18.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ulukhaktok?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ulukhaktok is 100% White. 72% of residents speak only English at home.

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