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Pelly, SK

Saskatchewan

Pelly is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 255. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
255 Population 690/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 31.6%
155% higher than US avg

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

People

Population255
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty31.6%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units150
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+25.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Pelly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pelly receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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. Pelly has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pelly is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 31.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pelly is $75,000, 73% 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 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pelly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Pelly has a population of 255 with a density of 690 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (98.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 86.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

255
Total Population
690
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Pelly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.3%
10% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages13.7%

Social Characteristics

Pelly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pelly is $47,600, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 31.6% 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 24 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pelly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate31.6%
155% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pelly is $75,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 150 total housing units in the city. 20.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units150

Property Tax

In Pelly, 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: Pelly 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

Pelly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 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 1,558 feet.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average33.7°F
38% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.5 inches
46% below US avg
Snowfall4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates51.8532°N, 101.9274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 1.0 in

Pelly has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F — from -3°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.8").

4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% 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. 90.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+25.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density690/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Pelly

What is the population of Pelly?

Pelly has a population of 255 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 690 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is Pelly expensive to live in?

Pelly 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 $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,000 (73% 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 1.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pelly?

Pelly 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 64°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Pelly?

The job market in Pelly faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pelly?

The median home value in Pelly is $75,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Pelly?

4.6% of adults in Pelly hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Pelly?

The obesity rate in Pelly 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 Pelly?

The average commute in Pelly is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pelly?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pelly is 98.1% White. 86.3% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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