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La Ronge, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,521 Population 391/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $51,500 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
32°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

La Ronge, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,000
24% above
$51,500 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
30.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
233% above
15.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
300 sunny days/yr

How La Ronge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
89%
Rent
86%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
333%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Ronge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Ronge residents earn a median household income of $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,500. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% 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 Ronge is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.6% of adults in La Ronge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 30.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

La Ronge has an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,521
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$51,500
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty15.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership54.6%
Housing Units915
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp32°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation1,194 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+30.9%
Graduate+6.2%

Community

Commute12 min