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Canwood, SK

Saskatchewan

Canwood is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 314. Residents earn $48,800 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
314 Population 336/sq mi density
$48,800 Median Income $34,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,800
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.0%
69% higher than US avg

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

People

Population314
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female48% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$34,000
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty21.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden15.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Canwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Canwood receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Canwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Canwood is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Canwood is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Canwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Canwood has a population of 314 with a density of 336 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 63.2 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

314
Total Population
336
People / sq mi
63.2yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Canwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.3%
11% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages11.1%

Social Characteristics

Canwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canwood is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,000 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 33.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Canwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Canwood is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 165 total housing units in the city. 15.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied24.2%
Housing Units165

Property Tax

In Canwood, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Canwood 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

Canwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average33.3°F
38% below US avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.2 inches
52% below US avg
Snowfall3.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates53.3586°N, 106.6007°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in

Canwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F — from -2°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 72.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density336/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Canwood

What is the population of Canwood?

Canwood has a population of 314 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 336 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 63.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54% female and 47.6% male.

Is Canwood expensive to live in?

Canwood is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Canwood?

Canwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Canwood?

The job market in Canwood faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 33.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Canwood?

The median home value in Canwood is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Canwood?

8.8% of adults in Canwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Canwood?

The obesity rate in Canwood is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Canwood?

The average commute in Canwood is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 33.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Canwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Canwood is 95.2% White. 87.3% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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