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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,624 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+29.7%
Graduate+3.4%
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
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Battleford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.6% |
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $91,000 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $55,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
The median home value in Battleford is $296,000, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
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 Burden | 13.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,760 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Battleford vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Battleford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7349°N, 108.3091°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |