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Goodsoil, SK

Saskatchewan

Goodsoil is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 301. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
301 Population 438/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $46,146 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent
34°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,400
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.2%
406% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population301
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$46,146
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty14.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Goodsoil a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goodsoil receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Goodsoil offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Goodsoil is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.2%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Goodsoil is $170,000, 40% 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 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Goodsoil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Goodsoil has a population of 301 with a density of 438 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.3% female and 41.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.7% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

301
Total Population
438
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Goodsoil vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages8.3%

Social Characteristics

Goodsoil vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goodsoil is $62,400, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,146 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 18.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% 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 25 minutes. 38.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Goodsoil vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,400
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,146

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.2%
406% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Goodsoil is $170,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 125 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,000
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units125

Property Tax

In Goodsoil, 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: Goodsoil 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

Goodsoil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°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 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 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 1,729 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average33.7°F
38% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.9 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall3.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates54.3997°N, 109.2261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 38°F (4°C) 0.8 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
December 4°F (-16°C) 0.6 in

Goodsoil has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from -1°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").

4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% 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. 76.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+26.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density438/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Goodsoil

What is the population of Goodsoil?

Goodsoil has a population of 301 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 438 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 58.3% female and 41.7% male.

Is Goodsoil expensive to live in?

Goodsoil 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 $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,000 (40% 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 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Goodsoil?

Goodsoil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Goodsoil?

The job market in Goodsoil faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.2% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 38.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Goodsoil?

The median home value in Goodsoil is $170,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Goodsoil?

4.8% of adults in Goodsoil hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Goodsoil?

The obesity rate in Goodsoil 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 Goodsoil?

The average commute in Goodsoil is 25 minutes. 76.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 38.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Goodsoil?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Goodsoil is 100% White. 91.7% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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