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Hanley, SK

Saskatchewan

Hanley is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 540. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
540 Population 525/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $48,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population540
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$48,200
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty10.8%
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units245
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute38 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Hanley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hanley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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, long commute times. Hanley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hanley is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hanley is $200,000, 29% 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

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Hanley has a population of 540 with a density of 525 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (96.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 88% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

540
Total Population
525
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hanley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg
Other Languages10.2%

Social Characteristics

Hanley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hanley is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% 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 38 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 4.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hanley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.0 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Hanley is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 245 total housing units in the city. 16.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, 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$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden16.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.8%
Renter-Occupied12.2%
Housing Units245

Property Tax

In Hanley, 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: Hanley 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

Hanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 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 1,952 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.9 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates51.6291°N, 106.4385°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in

Hanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from 2°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% 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. 78.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+34.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density525/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.0 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Hanley

What is the population of Hanley?

Hanley has a population of 540 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 525 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Hanley expensive to live in?

Hanley 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 $74,500, 1% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% 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 Hanley?

Hanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Hanley?

The job market in Hanley faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 38 minutes, and 4.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hanley?

The median home value in Hanley is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Hanley?

4.7% of adults in Hanley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hanley?

The obesity rate in Hanley 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 Hanley?

The average commute in Hanley is 38 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hanley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hanley is 96.2% White. 88% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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