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La Loche, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,514 Population 421/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $33,360 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
32°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 24.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

La Loche, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$33,360 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
10.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
24.1% high school+
Unemployment
24.8%
589% above
17.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
303 sunny days/yr

How La Loche Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
53%
Rent
69%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
689%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Loche 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

La Loche residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,360. The unemployment rate stands at 24.8% (589% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Loche is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 10.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.5% of adults in La Loche hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 24.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

La Loche has an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,514
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$33,360
Unemployment24.8%
Poverty17.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$642

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$800
Ownership31.9%
Housing Units720
Rent Burden10.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp32°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain18.1 in/yr
Elevation1,490 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+24.1%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute16 min