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Kapuskasing, ON

Ontario

Kapuskasing is a small city in Ontario with a population of 8,057. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,057 Population 248/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $47,040 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$740 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 223 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $740/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $740
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population8,057
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$47,040
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty12.5%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,790
Rent Burden13.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Kapuskasing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kapuskasing 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. Kapuskasing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kapuskasing is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kapuskasing is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kapuskasing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 65.0 inches of snow.

Kapuskasing has a population of 8,057 with a density of 248 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.1% Black, 1.8% Asian.

Population

8,057
Total Population
2021 Census
248
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
32.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Kapuskasing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only29.5%
62% below US avg
Spanish63.4%
373% above US avg
Other Languages7.1%

Social Characteristics

Kapuskasing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kapuskasing is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Kapuskasing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.7 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kapuskasing is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$740
36% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.6%
Renter-Occupied33.4%
Housing Units3,790

Property Tax

In Kapuskasing, 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: Kapuskasing vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Kapuskasing has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.8 inches. The area enjoys 223 sunny days per year.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.8 inches
24% below US avg
Snowfall65.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area32.4 sq mi (84.0 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates49.4169°N, 82.4331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density248/sq mi
Total Area32.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.7 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home9.0%

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