Cole Bay, SK — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $77,803

4% higher than US avg

Home Value $60,000

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.6%

75% lower than US avg

Median Rent $840

28% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 14.3%

297% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.9%

36% higher than US avg

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

People

Population194

Median Age27.6 yrs

Density103/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+

Median Income$77,803

Per Capita$46,146

Unemployment14.3%

Poverty16.9%

Commute12 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$60,000

Rent$840

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units70

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain17.6 in/yr

Sunny Days304/yr

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.6%

High School+22.9%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute12 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Cole Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cole Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Cole Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cole Bay is $77,803, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, 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 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cole Bay is $60,000, 79% 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

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cole Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Cole Bay has a population of 194 with a density of 103 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 27.6 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.9% female and 46.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 82.1% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

194

Total Population

103

People / sq mi

27.6yrs

Median Age

29% below US avg

1.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%

Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cole Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	82.1%
	5% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Other Languages	18%

Social Characteristics

Cole Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cole Bay 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 14.3% (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 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cole Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	14.3%
	297% above US avg
Poverty Rate	16.9%
	36% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	11.9 min
Drive Alone	68.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cole Bay is $60,000, 79% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 70 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	$60,000
	79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$840
	28% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	85.7%
Renter-Occupied	14.3%
Housing Units	70

Property Tax

In Cole Bay, 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: Cole Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Cole Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 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 1,417 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	33.3°F
	38% below US avg
January Average	-1°F (-18°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	17.6 inches
	54% below US avg
Snowfall	4.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Elevation	1,417 ft (432 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	103/sq mi
Coordinates	55.0976°N, 108.3193°W
Timezone	America/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-1°F (-18°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	7°F (-14°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	18°F (-8°C)	0.7 in
April	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in
October	38°F (4°C)	1.1 in
November	20°F (-7°C)	0.9 in
December	4°F (-15°C)	0.8 in

Cole Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from -1°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").

8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% 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. 68.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.6%
	75% below US avg
High School+	22.9%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	103/sq mi
Total Area	1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	11.9 min
Drive Alone	68.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Cole Bay

What is the population of Cole Bay?

Cole Bay has a population of 194 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.9% female and 46.2% male.

Is Cole Bay expensive to live in?

Cole Bay 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 $60,000 (79% 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 Cole Bay?

Cole Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Cole Bay?

The job market in Cole Bay faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cole Bay?

The median home value in Cole Bay is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Cole Bay?

8.6% of adults in Cole Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Cole Bay?

The obesity rate in Cole Bay 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 Cole Bay?

The average commute in Cole Bay is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cole Bay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cole Bay is 100% White. 82.1% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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