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Big Island Lake Cree Territory, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
759 Population 42/sq mi density
$49,200 Median Income $17,400 per capita
$231,833 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$49,200 median income, 25.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$231,833 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Island Lake Cree Territory, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,200
35% below
$17,400 per capita
Home Value
$231,833
18% below
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94% below
29.8% high school+
Unemployment
25.8%
617% above
48.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Big Island Lake Cree Territory Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Island Lake Cree Territory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
82%
Rent
72%
Poverty
392%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
717%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Island Lake Cree Territory a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Island Lake Cree Territory residents earn a median household income of $49,200 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,400. The unemployment rate stands at 25.8% (617% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Island Lake Cree Territory is $231,833 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $840/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.1% of adults in Big Island Lake Cree Territory hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Big Island Lake Cree Territory has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population759
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,200
Per Capita$17,400
Unemployment25.8%
Poverty48.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$335

Housing

A
Home Value$231,833
Rent$840
Ownership9.7%
Housing Units155
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation1,742 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min