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Quill Lake, SK

Saskatchewan

Quill Lake is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 377. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
377 Population 740/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $45,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 11.4% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population377
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$45,600
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty13.6%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$548
Ownership76.5%
Housing Units170
Rent Burden11.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Quill Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quill Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. Quill Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quill Lake is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Quill Lake is $100,000, 65% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x 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

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Quill Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Quill Lake has a population of 377 with a density of 740 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.3% female and 46.7% male. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 4.7% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92% of residents.

Population

377
Total Population
740
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Quill Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 8.0%

Social Characteristics

Quill Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quill Lake is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $877, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 12 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 13.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Quill Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,600
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg
Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Quill Lake is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 76.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 170 total housing units in the city. 11.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, 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$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden11.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.5%
Owner-Occupied76.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units170

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, Quill Lake receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Quill Lake 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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Quill Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below US avg
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates52.0726°N, 104.2537°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -0°F (-18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.8 in

Quill Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -0°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+35.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density740/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Radio Stations near Quill Lake

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Gas Stations in Quill Lake

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op

Airports Near Quill Lake

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelvington AirportSmall Airport
Lanigan AirportSmall Airport
Naicam AirportSmall Airport
Quill Lake AirportSmall Airport
St. Brieux AirportSmall Airport
Wadena AirportSmall Airport
Wynyard / W.B. Needham FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Quill Lake

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quill Lake

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wesley United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quill Lake

What is the population of Quill Lake?

Quill Lake has a population of 377 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 740 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.3% female and 46.7% male.

Is Quill Lake expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,000, 8% 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 $548 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Quill Lake safe?

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

What is the weather like in Quill Lake?

Quill Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Quill Lake?

The job market in Quill Lake faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $877. There are 12 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 13.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Quill Lake?

The median home value in Quill Lake is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $548. The homeownership rate is 76.5%.

How are the schools in Quill Lake?

12.5% of adults in Quill Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Quill Lake?

The average commute in Quill Lake is 25 minutes. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Quill Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Quill Lake is 90.6% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino. 92% of residents speak only English at home.

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