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Leask, SK

Saskatchewan

Leask is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 379. Residents earn $53,600 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
379 Population 1,338/sq mi density
$53,600 Median Income $36,400 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$632 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$53,600 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $632/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,600
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $632
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.7%
169% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.4%
97% higher than US avg

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

People

Population379
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density1,338/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,600
Per Capita$36,400
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty24.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$632
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units185
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Leask a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leask receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Leask has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leask is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leask is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $632 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

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Leask has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Leask has a population of 379 with a density of 1,338 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (95.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 84% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

379
Total Population
1,338
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Leask vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.0%
7% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg
Other Languages13.3%

Social Characteristics

Leask vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leask is $53,600, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,400. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 33.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Leask vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,600
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.4%
97% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Leask is $120,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $632 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 185 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$632
46% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.9%
Renter-Occupied32.4%
Housing Units185

Property Tax

In Leask, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Leask vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

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

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Leask has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.4°F
36% below US avg
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.8 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall3.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,338/sq mi
Coordinates53.0199°N, 106.7412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 0°F (-18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.8 in

Leask has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from 0°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 85.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+32.2%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,338/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Leask

What is the population of Leask?

Leask has a population of 379 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 1,338 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Leask expensive to live in?

Leask is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $632 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Leask?

Leask has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Leask?

The job market in Leask faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 33.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Leask?

The median home value in Leask is $120,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $632.

How are the schools in Leask?

8.5% of adults in Leask hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Leask?

The obesity rate in Leask is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Leask?

The average commute in Leask is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 33.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Leask?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Leask is 95.5% White. 84% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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