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Chaplin, SK

Saskatchewan

Chaplin is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 222. Residents earn $77,803 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
222 Population 499/sq mi density
$77,803 Median Income $46,146 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$77,803 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,803
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.9%
36% higher than US avg

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

People

Population222
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female50% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$77,803
Per Capita$46,146
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty16.9%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units90

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation2,211 ft (674 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Chaplin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chaplin receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Chaplin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chaplin is $77,803, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chaplin is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chaplin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Chaplin has a population of 222 with a density of 499 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.6% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

222
Total Population
2021 Census
499
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Chaplin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages11.4%

Social Characteristics

Chaplin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chaplin is $77,803, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,146 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.9% 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 27 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Chaplin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,803
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,146

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.9%
36% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chaplin is $65,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 90 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units90

Property Tax

In Chaplin, 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: Chaplin 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

Chaplin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 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 2,211 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.3 inches
62% below US avg
Snowfall3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,211 ft (674 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates50.4609°N, 106.6561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in

Chaplin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F — from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and November the driest (0.5").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% 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. 94.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+28.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density499/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Chaplin

What is the population of Chaplin?

Chaplin has a population of 222 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 499 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 50% male.

Is Chaplin expensive to live in?

Chaplin 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 $77,803, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $65,000 (77% 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 0.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chaplin?

Chaplin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Chaplin?

The job market in Chaplin faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Chaplin?

The median home value in Chaplin is $65,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Chaplin?

0.0% of adults in Chaplin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Chaplin?

The obesity rate in Chaplin 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 Chaplin?

The average commute in Chaplin is 27 minutes. 94.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Chaplin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Chaplin is 100% White. 88.6% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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