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Norquay, SK

Saskatchewan

Norquay is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 420. Residents earn $47,200 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
420 Population 670/sq mi density
$47,200 Median Income $35,400 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$476 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,200 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $476/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,200
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $476
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.0%
77% higher than US avg

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

People

Population420
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density670/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,200
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty22.0%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$476
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden10.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+33.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Norquay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norquay 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. Norquay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norquay is $47,200, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.0% 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 Norquay is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $476 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.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Norquay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 298 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches, including 6.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Norquay has a population of 420 with a density of 670 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.8% female and 45.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.5% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

420
Total Population
670
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Norquay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.5%
15% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages9.5%

Social Characteristics

Norquay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norquay is $47,200, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,400. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% 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). 37.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Norquay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,200
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home37.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Norquay is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 190 total housing units in the city. 10.8% 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$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below US avg
Rent Burden10.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.1%
Housing Units190

Property Tax

In Norquay, 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: Norquay 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

Norquay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 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 1,601 feet.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.8 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall6.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density670/sq mi
Coordinates51.8842°N, 102.0907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-20°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 1.0 in

Norquay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F — from -3°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.9").

8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% 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. 70.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+33.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density670/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home37.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Norquay

What is the population of Norquay?

Norquay has a population of 420 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 670 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.8% female and 45.2% male.

Is Norquay expensive to live in?

Norquay 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 $47,200, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $476 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.

What is the weather like in Norquay?

Norquay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Norquay?

The job market in Norquay faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 37.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Norquay?

The median home value in Norquay is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $476.

How are the schools in Norquay?

8.8% of adults in Norquay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Norquay?

The obesity rate in Norquay 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 Norquay?

The average commute in Norquay is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 37.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Norquay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Norquay is 100% White. 90.5% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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