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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.

3.3 /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
3.3 / 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
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% 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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units170
Rent Burden11.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
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
Broadband94.0%

Is Quill Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quill Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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. 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.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

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. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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 Only92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages8%

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 unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

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). 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

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

Property Tax

In Quill Lake, 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: Quill Lake 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

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. 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 1,775 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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.2 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

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

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").

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). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density740/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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?

Quill Lake 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 $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.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

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 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.

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.

How healthy is Quill Lake?

The obesity rate in Quill Lake 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 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. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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