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Fort McPherson
City in Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Fort McPherson is a remote Gwich'in community located above the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Known for its deep Indigenous heritage, stunning river views, and traditional craftsmanship, it offers a glimpse into authentic northern life and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Northwest Territories
Population
700
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
67.44°, -134.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,095
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
50
English
95
Temperature
-7.0°C
Summer Avg
12.7°C
Winter Avg
-23.9°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-43.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
409 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
ZFM
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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