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Kamsack, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,779 Population 812/sq mi density
$58,400 Median Income $41,800 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,400 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kamsack, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,400
22% below
$41,800 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
12.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
29.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
19.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Kamsack Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kamsack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
32%
Rent
73%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kamsack a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kamsack residents earn a median household income of $58,400 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,800. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 55 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kamsack is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 12.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.1% of adults in Kamsack hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 29.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kamsack has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,779
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density812/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,400
Per Capita$41,800
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty19.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$804

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$850
Ownership72.2%
Housing Units790
Rent Burden12.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation1,486 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+29.0%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute20 min