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Southey, SK

Saskatchewan

Southey is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 832. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
832 Population 1,380/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $48,400 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,050
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

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

People

Population832
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$48,400
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden15.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+38.8%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Southey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Southey receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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. Southey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Southey is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Southey is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Southey 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 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Southey has a population of 832 with a density of 1,380 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.4% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

832
Total Population
2021 Census
1,380
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Southey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages3%

Social Characteristics

Southey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Southey is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% 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 31 minutes. 7.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Southey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,500
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Southey is $240,000, 15% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below the national average of $1,163). There are 325 total housing units in the city. 15.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,000
15% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,050
10% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied15.4%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

In Southey, 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: Southey 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

Southey 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 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 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 1,824 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 Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.3 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall3.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Coordinates50.9334°N, 104.5011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 0.8 in

Southey has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F — from 2°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 38.8% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 84.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+38.8%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,380/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Frequently Asked Questions About Southey

What is the population of Southey?

Southey has a population of 832 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 1,380 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 50% male.

Is Southey expensive to live in?

Southey 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 $75,500, 0% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $240,000 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Southey?

Southey 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 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Southey?

The unemployment rate in Southey is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 7.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Southey?

The median home value in Southey is $240,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,050.

How are the schools in Southey?

9.7% of adults in Southey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.8% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Southey?

The obesity rate in Southey 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 Southey?

The average commute in Southey is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Southey?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Southey is 100% White. 96.4% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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