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Lanigan, SK

Saskatchewan

Lanigan is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,433. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,433 Population 456/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $58,700 per capita
$186,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 7.8% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $186,000
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,433
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$58,700
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$870
Ownership77.6%
Housing Units580
Rent Burden7.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Lanigan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lanigan receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lanigan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lanigan is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lanigan is $186,000, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lanigan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.

Lanigan has a population of 1,433 with a density of 456 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 1.1% Black, 6.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.7% of residents.

Population

1,433
Total Population
2021 Census
456
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lanigan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.7%
9% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 12.9%

Social Characteristics

Lanigan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lanigan is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,129, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 44 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lanigan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Lanigan is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 77.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 580 total housing units in the city. 7.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden7.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.6%
Owner-Occupied77.6%
Renter-Occupied22.4%
Housing Units580

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Lanigan receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lanigan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Lanigan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 308 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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet.

Temperature

1°F Jan (-18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below US avg
January Average1°F (-18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates51.8501°N, 105.0344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Nov 29, 2001.

Nov 29, 2001 24 km SSW of Langham, Canada M3.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 1°F (-18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
November 20°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
December 6°F (-15°C) 0.7 in

Lanigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 1°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density456/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Schools in Lanigan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lanigan Central High School - - - -
Lanigan Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lanigan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHBO 107.5 "Bolt FM" Humboldt, SK hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps

Gas Stations in Lanigan

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-op Cardlock
Esso

Golf Courses in Lanigan

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanigan Golf and Country Club

Airports Near Lanigan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cudworth Airport-Small Airport
Cudworth Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Humboldt Airport-Small Airport
Imperial Airport-Small Airport
Lanigan Airport-Small Airport
Naicam Airport-Small Airport
Watrous Airport-Small Airport

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lanigan

What is the population of Lanigan?

Lanigan has a population of 1,433 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 456 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.3% female and 51.8% male.

Is Lanigan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lanigan safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lanigan receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lanigan?

Lanigan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lanigan?

The unemployment rate in Lanigan is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,129. There are 44 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lanigan?

The median home value in Lanigan is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $870. The homeownership rate is 77.6%.

How are the schools in Lanigan?

9.7% of adults in Lanigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lanigan?

The average commute in Lanigan is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lanigan?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lanigan is 89.3% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 6.8% Asian. 85.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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