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Elbow, SK

Saskatchewan

Elbow is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 341. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
341 Population 223/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $51,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 8.3% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population341
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female45% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units175
Rent Burden8.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain13.1 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+40.0%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute18 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Elbow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elbow receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Elbow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elbow is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elbow is $250,000, 11% 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 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Elbow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Elbow has a population of 341 with a density of 223 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.6% female and 44.9% male. The city is predominantly White (92.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.7% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

341
Total Population
223
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Elbow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages5.9%

Social Characteristics

Elbow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elbow is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower 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 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 21.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Elbow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Elbow is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 175 total housing units in the city. 8.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden8.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%
Renter-Occupied11.4%
Housing Units175

Property Tax

In Elbow, 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: Elbow 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

Elbow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 312 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 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 1,929 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.1 inches
66% below US avg
Snowfall2.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates51.1191°N, 106.5987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Elbow has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F — from 5°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and November the driest (0.4").

12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62% below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 75.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+40.0%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density223/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Elbow

What is the population of Elbow?

Elbow has a population of 341 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.6% female and 44.9% male.

Is Elbow expensive to live in?

Elbow 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 $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% 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 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Elbow?

Elbow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Elbow?

Elbow has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 21.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Elbow?

The median home value in Elbow is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Elbow?

12.9% of adults in Elbow hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Elbow?

The obesity rate in Elbow 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 Elbow?

The average commute in Elbow is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Elbow?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Elbow is 92.1% White. 92.7% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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