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Spiritwood, SK

Saskatchewan

Spiritwood is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 966. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
966 Population 861/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$608 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $608/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $608
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

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

People

Population966
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.8%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$608
Ownership84.3%
Housing Units445
Rent Burden15.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,946 ft (593 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+31.3%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Spiritwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spiritwood receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Spiritwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spiritwood is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spiritwood is $174,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Spiritwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.

Spiritwood has a population of 966 with a density of 861 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.7% male. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 11.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 79.8% of residents.

Population

966
Total Population
861
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Spiritwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 79.8%
2% above US avg
Spanish 4.2%
69% below US avg
Other Languages 16.1%

Social Characteristics

Spiritwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spiritwood is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $885, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Spiritwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,000
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.8 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Spiritwood is $174,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $608 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 84.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 445 total housing units in the city. 15.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$608
48% below US avg
Rent Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.3%
Owner-Occupied84.3%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units445

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, Spiritwood receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Spiritwood 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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Spiritwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,946 feet.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,946 ft (593 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density861/sq mi
Coordinates53.3652°N, 107.5175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Nov 29, 2001.

Nov 29, 2001 24 km SSW of Langham, Canada M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -0°F (-18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in

Spiritwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from -0°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 76.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
48% below US avg
High School+31.3%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density861/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.8 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Museums in Spiritwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Spiritwood Museum

Ski Resorts Near Spiritwood

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Timber Ridge 0.0 $0

Airports Near Spiritwood

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
North Battleford AirportYQWMedium Airport
Big River AirportSmall Airport
Debden AirportSmall Airport
Hafford AirportSmall Airport
Leoville AirportSmall Airport
Spiritwood / H & M Fast FarmsSmall Airport
Spiritwood AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spiritwood

What is the population of Spiritwood?

Spiritwood has a population of 966 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 861 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

Is Spiritwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Spiritwood safe?

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

What is the weather like in Spiritwood?

Spiritwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Spiritwood?

Spiritwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $885. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 7.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Spiritwood?

The median home value in Spiritwood is $174,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $608. The homeownership rate is 84.3%.

How are the schools in Spiritwood?

17.5% of adults in Spiritwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Spiritwood?

The average commute in Spiritwood is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Spiritwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Spiritwood is 86.6% White, 11.4% Asian. 79.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak Spanish.

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