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Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, ON

Ontario

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is a small town in Ontario with a population of 727. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
727 Population 2/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $51,600 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 8.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 289 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 21.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,012/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 $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.1%
486% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

How Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population727
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$51,600
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty11.2%
Commute29 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,012
Ownership92.0%
Housing Units250
Rent Burden8.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+43.2%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 21.1%, unemployment is notably high. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched 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%. 43.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls 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 289 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches, including 5.6 inches of snow.

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has a population of 727 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 469.4 square miles. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% 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 94.5% of residents.

Population

727
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
469.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $992, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 21.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 23 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 10.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,600
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.1%
486% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone96.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 92.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 250 total housing units in the city. 8.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden8.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.0%
Owner-Occupied92.0%
Renter-Occupied8.0%
Housing Units250

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, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls 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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Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls 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 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Area469.4 sq mi (1,215.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates49.4273°N, 94.0533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,615 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 2,615 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,230 89 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,096 91 km
2009 HWY 72 EASTPOWERLINE 811 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 799 90 km
2007 THE PITT FIRE 745 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 1.0 in

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 2°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.2% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 96.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+43.2%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area469.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone96.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.7%

Schools in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sioux Narrows Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJRL-FM 89.5 "The Lake" Kenora, ON adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps

Libraries in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sioux Narrows Library0.0
Sioux Narrows Public Library0.0

Hotels in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Totem Resorts

Clinics in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sioux Narrows Clinic and Ambulance Station

Gas Stations in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAN-OP
Gill's Trading Post

Gyms in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sioux Narrows Gym

Golf Courses in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White Moose Golf Course

Airports Near Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baudette International AirportBDEMedium Airport
Kenora AirportYQKMedium Airport
Minaki Airport—Small Airport
Nestor Falls Airport—Small Airport
Sioux Narrows Airport—Small Airport
Vermilion Bay Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sioux Narrows Canada Post

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

What is the population of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls?

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has a population of 727 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 469.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,500, 3% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls?

Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls 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 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls?

The job market in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $992. There are 23 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 10.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls?

The median home value in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 92.0%.

How are the schools in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls?

12.5% of adults in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.2% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls?

The average commute in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is 29 minutes. 96.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is 100% White. 94.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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