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Temagami, ON

Ontario

Temagami is a small town in Ontario with a population of 862. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
862 Population 1/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $47,400 per capita
$222,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 20.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$222,000 home value, $604/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $222,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.8%
478% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

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

People

Population862
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$47,400
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty11.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$222,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units435
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation988 ft (301 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+27.7%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Temagami a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Temagami receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Temagami offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Temagami is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.8%, unemployment is notably high. 11.8% 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 Temagami is $222,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Temagami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temagami has a population of 862 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

862
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
725.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Temagami vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.1%
6% above US avg
Spanish13.4%
0% below US avg
Other Languages3.5%

Social Characteristics

Temagami vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Temagami is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Temagami vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.8%
478% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Temagami is $222,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$222,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden14.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.5%
Renter-Occupied17.2%
Housing Units435

Property Tax

In Temagami, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Temagami 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

Temagami has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. The area enjoys 272 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.3 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall14.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area725.2 sq mi (1,878.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates47.0626°N, 79.7896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+27.7%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area725.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

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