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Loon Lake, SK

Saskatchewan

Loon Lake is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 281. Residents earn $52,400 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
281 Population 986/sq mi density
$52,400 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$52,400 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,400
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.0%
110% higher than US avg

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

People

Population281
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$52,400
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty26.0%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+25.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Loon Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Loon Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. 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. Loon Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Loon Lake is $52,400, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Loon Lake is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Loon Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Loon Lake has a population of 281 with a density of 986 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.2% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

281
Total Population
986
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Loon Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.2%
16% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages8.8%

Social Characteristics

Loon Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Loon Lake is $52,400, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% 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 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Loon Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,400
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.0%
110% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Loon Lake is $140,000, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 125 total housing units in the city. 12.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units125

Property Tax

In Loon Lake, 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: Loon Lake 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

Loon Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 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 1,788 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average33.9°F
37% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.5 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall3.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density986/sq mi
Coordinates54.0253°N, 109.1606°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in

Loon Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from -1°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").

15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 69.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+25.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density986/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Loon Lake

What is the population of Loon Lake?

Loon Lake has a population of 281 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 986 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Loon Lake expensive to live in?

Loon Lake 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 $52,400, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,000 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Loon Lake?

Loon Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Loon Lake?

The job market in Loon Lake faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Loon Lake?

The median home value in Loon Lake is $140,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Loon Lake?

15.4% of adults in Loon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Loon Lake?

The obesity rate in Loon Lake 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 Loon Lake?

The average commute in Loon Lake is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 69.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Loon Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Loon Lake is 100% White. 91.2% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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