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Slate Falls, ON

Ontario

Slate Falls is a small town in Ontario with a population of 299. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
299 Population 12/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $26,800 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
32°F Avg Temperature 285 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 41.0%
231% higher than US avg

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

People

Population299
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$26,800
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty41.0%
Commute15 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units60
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,270 ft (387 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+11.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Slate Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Slate Falls receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Slate Falls has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Slate Falls is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 41.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Slate Falls is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. 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

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 11.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Slate Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F. Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches, including 8.3 inches of snow.

Slate Falls has a population of 299 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles. The median age is 25.4 years, 35% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.3% female and 46.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 72.9% of residents.

Population

299
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
25.4yrs
Median Age
35% below US avg
24.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Slate Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 72.9%
7% below US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 27.1%

Social Characteristics

Slate Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Slate Falls is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,800 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $515, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Slate Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,800
Avg Weekly Wage$515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate41.0%
231% above US avg
Establishments (County)9

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.2 min
Drive Alone58.8%
Public Transit11.8%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Slate Falls is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 60 total housing units in the city. 33.2% 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$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden33.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units60

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, Slate Falls receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Slate 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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Slate Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,270 feet.

Temperature

-4°F Jan (-20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average32.2°F
40% below US avg
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,270 ft (387 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates51.1498°N, 91.6184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Dec 17, 1999.

Dec 17, 1999 227 km NE of Sioux Lookout, Canada M3.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -4°F (-20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 3°F (-16°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 16°F (-9°C) 1.4 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
December 2°F (-16°C) 1.3 in

Slate Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -4°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 11.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 58.8% of workers drive alone to work, while 11.8% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
75% below US avg
High School+11.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area24.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.2 min
Drive Alone58.8%
Public Transit11.8%
Work from Home0.0%

Gas Stations in Slate Falls

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #5430435523

Airports Near Slate Falls

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cat Lake AirportYACSmall Airport
Slate Falls AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slate Falls

What is the population of Slate Falls?

Slate Falls has a population of 299 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.3% female and 46.7% male.

Is Slate Falls expensive to live in?

The median household income is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% 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 Slate Falls safe?

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

What is the weather like in Slate Falls?

Slate Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average -4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Slate Falls?

The job market in Slate Falls faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $515. There are 9 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Slate Falls?

The median home value in Slate Falls is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Slate Falls?

8.6% of adults in Slate Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 11.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Slate Falls?

The average commute in Slate Falls is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 58.8% of workers drive alone to work, 11.8% use public transit, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Slate Falls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Slate Falls is 100% White. 72.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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