Maple Creek, SK

Saskatchewan

Maple Creek is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 2,176. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,176 Population 1,295/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $43,520 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$715 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $715/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,176
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,295/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$43,520
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty17.6%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$715
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units985
Rent Burden17.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,520 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+35.3%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Maple Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Maple Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Maple Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Maple Creek is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Maple Creek is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 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

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.3% have completed high school.

Maple Creek has a population of 2,176 with a density of 1,295 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 6.6% Asian.

Population

2,176
Total Population
2021 Census
1,295
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Maple Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
97% below US avg
Other Languages9.2%

Social Characteristics

Maple Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Maple Creek is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Maple Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.7 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Maple Creek is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden17.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Housing Units985

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Maple Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,520 ft (768 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,295/sq mi
Coordinates49.9063°N, 109.4809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
80% below US avg
High School+35.3%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,295/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.7 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

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