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Battleford, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.3 /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
36°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Battleford, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,000
21% above
$55,000 per capita
Home Value
$296,000
5% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
29.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
9.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
309 sunny days/yr

How Battleford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Battleford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
105%
Rent
86%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Battleford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Battleford residents earn a median household income of $91,000 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,000. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 136 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Battleford is $296,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 13.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.7% of adults in Battleford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 29.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Battleford has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$55,000
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership77.8%
Housing Units1,760
Rent Burden13.4%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days309/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation1,624 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute18 min