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Birch Hills, SK

Saskatchewan

Birch Hills is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,066. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,066 Population 1,157/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $53,600 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$780 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $780/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.0%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $780
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,066
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$53,600
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.6%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$780
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units450
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,516 ft (462 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Birch Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Birch Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Birch Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Birch Hills is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Birch Hills is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Birch Hills has a population of 1,066 with a density of 1,157 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 (97.6%).

Population

1,066
Total Population
1,157
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Birch Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Birch Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Birch Hills is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Birch Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Birch Hills is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below US avg
Rent Burden18.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.8%
Housing Units450

Property Tax

In Birch Hills, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Birch Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.0%
65% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,157/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Nearby Cities

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