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Macoun, SK

Saskatchewan

Macoun is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 272. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
272 Population 415/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $46,400 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population272
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$46,400
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty7.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$840
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units105
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Macoun a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Macoun receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Macoun offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Macoun is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Macoun is $200,000, 29% 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 2.1x 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

4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Macoun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches.

Macoun has a population of 272 with a density of 415 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.3% of residents.

Population

272
Total Population
415
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Macoun vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Macoun vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Macoun is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $892, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Macoun vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,400
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Macoun is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). 81.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 105 total housing units in the city. 15.0% 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$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.0%
Owner-Occupied81.0%
Renter-Occupied19.1%
Housing Units105

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, Macoun receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Macoun 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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Macoun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates49.3157°N, 103.2628°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Sep 28, 2012.

Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 149 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 102 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 94 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 94 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 94 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 94 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 99 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 99 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 98 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 98 km
1987 TEAL 1,470 96 km
2010 ASPEN HFR 1,333 99 km
1992 ASPEN 1,328 99 km
1990 ASPEN 1,303 99 km
2003 ASPEN 1,294 99 km
1996 ASPEN 1,273 99 km
1992 TEAL SLOUGH 1,215 96 km
2007 SOUTH CENTRAL CORE 1,196 98 km
1992 N ELBOW L 1,189 96 km
2001 SC CORE 1,173 98 km
1995 S CENTRAL C 1,173 98 km
1995 N ELBOW LAKE 1,166 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Macoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 100% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+31.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density415/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Macoun

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSL "CJ-1150" Estevan SK country AAC+ 63 kbps
CHSN-FM "Sun 102.3" Estevan, SK hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
CKSE 106.1 "Rock 106" Estevan, SK mainstream rock AAC+ 64 kbps

Airports Near Macoun

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Estevan AirportYENMedium Airport
Blue Sky Airport—Small Airport
Brigden Field—Small Airport
Bryant Airport—Small Airport
Columbus Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Crosby Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Estevan (South) Airport—Small Airport
Fillmore Airport—Small Airport
Grenora Centennial Airport—Small Airport
Lampman Airport—Small Airport
Lampman/Spitfire Air Airport—Small Airport
Overland-Lohse Field—Small Airport
Storseth Airstrip—Small Airport
Strom Private Airport—Small Airport
Troy Field—Small Airport
Weyburn Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macoun

What is the population of Macoun?

Macoun has a population of 272 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 415 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.2% male.

Is Macoun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% 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 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Macoun safe?

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

What is the weather like in Macoun?

Macoun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Macoun?

The job market in Macoun faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $892. There are 8 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Macoun?

The median home value in Macoun is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.

How are the schools in Macoun?

4.8% of adults in Macoun hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Macoun?

The average commute in Macoun is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 100% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Macoun?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Macoun is 100% White. 96.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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