Watson Lake, YT

Yukon

Watson Lake is a small town in Yukon with a population of 1,133. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,133 Population 27/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 11.7% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.7%
225% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,133
Median AgeN/A
Density27/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.7%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units500
Rent Burden11.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+29.7%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Watson Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Watson Lake receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Watson Lake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Watson Lake is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.7%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.7% have completed high school.

Watson Lake has a population of 1,133 with a density of 27 people per square mile.

Population

1,133
Total Population
2021 Census
27
People / sq mi
42.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Watson Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Watson Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Watson Lake is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Watson Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.0%
Renter-Occupied47.0%
Housing Units500

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Watson Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Watson Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area42.4 sq mi (109.8 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates60.0635°N, 128.7089°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+29.7%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area42.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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