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Green Lake, SK

Saskatchewan

Green Lake is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 411. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
411 Population 9/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

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

People

Population411
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty20.4%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units215
Rent Burden9.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+23.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Green Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Green Lake receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Green Lake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Green Lake is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Green Lake is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Green Lake 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 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Green Lake has a population of 411 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 46.8 square miles. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.4% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

411
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
46.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Green Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.4%
9% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages14.6%

Social Characteristics

Green Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Green Lake is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,000. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% 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 24 minutes. 19.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Green Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Green Lake is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below the national average of $1,163). There are 215 total housing units in the city. 9.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied51.2%
Renter-Occupied51.2%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

In Green Lake, 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: Green Lake 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

Green Lake 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 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 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 1,519 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.7 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area46.8 sq mi (121.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates54.2916°N, 107.7926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
November 20°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
December 6°F (-15°C) 0.9 in

Green Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from -1°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.1% 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. 92.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+23.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area46.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Lake

What is the population of Green Lake?

Green Lake has a population of 411 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 46.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.2 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Green Lake expensive to live in?

Green Lake 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 $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Green Lake?

Green Lake 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 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Green Lake?

The job market in Green Lake faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 19.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Green Lake?

The median home value in Green Lake is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $810.

How are the schools in Green Lake?

2.6% of adults in Green Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Green Lake?

The obesity rate in Green Lake 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 Green Lake?

The average commute in Green Lake is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Green Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Green Lake is 100% White. 85.4% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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