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Whale Cove, NU

Nunavut

Whale Cove is a small town in Nunavut with a population of 470. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
470 Population 4/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $42,800 per capita
$164,000 Home Value
$160 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
14°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $160/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $164,000
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.3%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $160
86% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.2%
378% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.2%
55% higher than US avg

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

People

Population470
Median Age22.0 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$42,800
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty19.2%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$160
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units120
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp14°F (-10°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+15.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute12 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Whale Cove a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whale Cove is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 17.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whale Cove is $164,000, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $160 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whale Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 14°F. Winters average -23°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches, including 6.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Whale Cove has a population of 470 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 105.8 square miles. The median age is 22.0 years, 43% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.8% female and 53.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 34% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

470
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
22.0yrs
Median Age
43% below US avg
105.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Whale Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only34.0%
57% below US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages66%

Social Characteristics

Whale Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whale Cove is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,800. The unemployment rate is 17.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher 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 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whale Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.2%
378% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.2%
55% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.3 min
Drive Alone34.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Whale Cove is $164,000, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $160 (86% below the national average of $1,163). There are 120 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 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,000
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$160
86% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied16.7%
Renter-Occupied79.2%
Housing Units120

Property Tax

In Whale Cove, 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: Whale Cove 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

Whale Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -23°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 311 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 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 69 feet.

Temperature

-23°F Jan (-30°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average13.9°F
74% below US avg
January Average-23°F (-30°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.6 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall6.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area105.8 sq mi (273.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates62.1734°N, 92.5864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Iqaluit

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -23°F (-30°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February -21°F (-29°C) 0.4 in Driest
March -11°F (-24°C) 0.7 in
April 6°F (-15°C) 0.8 in
May 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
June 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
October 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
November 3°F (-16°C) 1.1 in
December -12°F (-24°C) 0.8 in

Whale Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F — from -23°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90% below the national average of 33.7%. 15.0% 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. 34.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.3%
90% below US avg
High School+15.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area105.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.3 min
Drive Alone34.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Whale Cove

What is the population of Whale Cove?

Whale Cove has a population of 470 residents and is located in Nunavut. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 105.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 22.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.8% female and 53.2% male.

Is Whale Cove expensive to live in?

Whale Cove 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 $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $164,000 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $160 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Whale Cove?

Whale Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winter temperatures average -23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Whale Cove?

The job market in Whale Cove faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.2% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 8.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Whale Cove?

The median home value in Whale Cove is $164,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $160.

How are the schools in Whale Cove?

3.3% of adults in Whale Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Whale Cove?

The obesity rate in Whale Cove 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 Whale Cove?

The average commute in Whale Cove is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 34.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Whale Cove?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Whale Cove is 100% White. 34% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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