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Pipestone, MB

Manitoba

Pipestone is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,422. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,422 Population 3/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $49,400 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$645 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $645/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,422
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$49,400
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty17.0%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$645
Ownership83.8%
Housing Units585
Rent Burden11.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Pipestone a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pipestone receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Pipestone offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pipestone is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pipestone is $174,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x 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

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pipestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches.

Pipestone has a population of 1,422 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 444.0 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50.4% male. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 2.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents.

Population

1,422
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
444.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Pipestone vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish 0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages 5.6%

Social Characteristics

Pipestone vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pipestone is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $950, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 44 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 27.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pipestone vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,400
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone72.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Pipestone is $174,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 83.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 585 total housing units in the city. 11.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg
Rent Burden11.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.8%
Owner-Occupied83.8%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units585

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, Pipestone receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Pipestone 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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Pipestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)
Area444.0 sq mi (1,149.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates49.6695°N, 101.1451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 11, 2021.

Apr 14, 2010 2 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.4 136 km
Feb 1, 2012 8 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.1 135 km
Aug 16, 2019 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M4.0 123 km
Aug 11, 2021 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada M4.0 113 km
Sep 5, 2016 13 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.8 128 km
Apr 11, 2008 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.6 110 km
Jul 10, 1992 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada M3.4 119 km
Jan 15, 2011 11 km NNW of Langenburg, Canada M3.1 149 km
Feb 24, 2006 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada M2.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 10°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 0.9 in

Pipestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 2°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 72.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+31.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area444.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone72.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.2%

Radio Stations near Pipestone

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJVM-FM 103.3 "CJ103" Virden, MB adult contemporary, country MP3

Libraries in Pipestone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Border Regional Library0.0

Gas Stations in Pipestone

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-Op

Airports Near Pipestone

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome-Medium Airport
Alida/Cowan Farm Private Aerodrome-Small Airport
Deloraine Airport-Small Airport
Hartney Airport-Small Airport
Maryfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Melita Airport-Small Airport
Moosomin Airport-Small Airport
R.M. of Pipestone Airport-Small Airport
Sjule Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathclair Airport-Small Airport
Virden (Gabrielle Farm) Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pipestone

What is the population of Pipestone?

Pipestone has a population of 1,422 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 444.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50.4% male.

Is Pipestone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,000, 3% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Pipestone safe?

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

What is the weather like in Pipestone?

Pipestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pipestone?

The job market in Pipestone faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $950. There are 44 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 27.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pipestone?

The median home value in Pipestone is $174,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $645. The homeownership rate is 83.8%.

How are the schools in Pipestone?

8.7% of adults in Pipestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Pipestone?

The average commute in Pipestone is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 27.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pipestone?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pipestone is 97.9% White, 2.2% Asian. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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