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Fort Qu'Appelle, SK

Saskatchewan

Fort Qu'Appelle is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,972. Residents earn $66,500 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,972 Population 1,003/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $40,120 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $960/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.9%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

How Fort Qu'Appelle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,972
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,003/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$40,120
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.9%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units850
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Fort Qu'Appelle a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Qu'Appelle is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Qu'Appelle is $224,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Fort Qu'Appelle has a population of 1,972 with a density of 1,003 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89%), with 10.3% Asian.

Population

1,972
Total Population
2021 Census
1,003
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Qu'Appelle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages11.7%

Social Characteristics

Fort Qu'Appelle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Qu'Appelle is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Fort Qu'Appelle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,500
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Qu'Appelle is $224,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden18.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units850

Property Tax

In Fort Qu'Appelle, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fort Qu'Appelle 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

15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
53% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,003/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Nearby Cities

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