Battleford, SK

Saskatchewan

Battleford is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 4,400. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,400 Population 490/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $55,000 per capita
$296,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$296,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $296,000
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.7%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,400
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$55,000
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.1%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,760
Rent Burden13.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,624 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+29.7%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Battleford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Battleford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Battleford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Battleford is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Battleford is $296,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.7% have completed high school.

Battleford has a population of 4,400 with a density of 490 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 1.5% Black, 1.5% Asian.

Population

4,400
Total Population
2021 Census
490
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
9.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Battleford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages8.6%

Social Characteristics

Battleford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Battleford is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Battleford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Battleford is $296,000, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,000
5% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden13.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied21.9%
Housing Units1,760

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Battleford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates52.7349°N, 108.3091°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.7%
65% below US avg
High School+29.7%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density490/sq mi
Total Area9.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

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