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Colonsay, SK

Saskatchewan

Colonsay is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 446. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
446 Population 482/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $52,800 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population446
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$52,800
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty11.6%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units170
Rent Burden8.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Colonsay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Colonsay receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Colonsay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Colonsay is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Colonsay is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Colonsay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Colonsay has a population of 446 with a density of 482 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 51.7% male. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 2.4% Black, 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.5% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

446
Total Population
482
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Colonsay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages4.5%

Social Characteristics

Colonsay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colonsay is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 10.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Colonsay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Colonsay is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 170 total housing units in the city. 8.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg
Rent Burden8.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%
Renter-Occupied17.7%
Housing Units170

Property Tax

In Colonsay, 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: Colonsay 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

Colonsay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 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 1,762 feet.

Temperature

1°F Jan (-17°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average1°F (-17°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.6 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall3.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density482/sq mi
Coordinates51.9769°N, 105.8707°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 1°F (-17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
December 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in

Colonsay has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F — from 1°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

2.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% 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. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
92% below US avg
High School+28.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density482/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Colonsay

What is the population of Colonsay?

Colonsay has a population of 446 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 482 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. The population is 48.3% female and 51.7% male.

Is Colonsay expensive to live in?

Colonsay 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 $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Colonsay?

Colonsay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Colonsay?

The job market in Colonsay faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Colonsay?

The median home value in Colonsay is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $730.

How are the schools in Colonsay?

2.9% of adults in Colonsay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Colonsay?

The obesity rate in Colonsay 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 Colonsay?

The average commute in Colonsay is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Colonsay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Colonsay is 92.9% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 95.5% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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