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Shields, SK

Saskatchewan · Saskatoon Metro

Shields is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 351. Residents earn $119,000 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
351 Population 1,218/sq mi density
$119,000 Median Income $68,500 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 289 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$119,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,000
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population351
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$119,000
Per Capita$68,500
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty4.5%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units135
Rent Burden11.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+37.3%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

Commute35 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Shields a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shields receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Shields offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shields is $119,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Shields among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shields is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shields has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 289 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches, including 15.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Shields has a population of 351 with a density of 1,218 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

351
Total Population
1,218
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Shields vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
79% below US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

Shields vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shields is $119,000, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,500 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower 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 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 36.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shields vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,000
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shields is $448,000, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 135 total housing units in the city. 11.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units135

Property Tax

In Shields, 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: Shields 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

Shields has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 289 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 1,801 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.4 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall15.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,218/sq mi
Coordinates51.8218°N, 106.4018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Shields has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F — from 7°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30% below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 92% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+37.3%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,218/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Shields

What is the population of Shields?

Shields has a population of 351 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 1,218 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Shields expensive to live in?

Shields 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 $119,000, 58% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $448,000 (59% above 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 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Shields?

Shields has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Shields?

The unemployment rate in Shields is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 36.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Shields?

The median home value in Shields is $448,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Shields?

23.5% of adults in Shields hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Shields?

The obesity rate in Shields 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 Shields?

The average commute in Shields is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92% of workers drive alone to work, and 36.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Shields?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shields is 100% White. 94.3% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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