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Vanscoy, SK

Saskatchewan · Saskatoon Metro

Vanscoy is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 477. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
477 Population 501/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $52,200 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population477
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$52,200
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty7.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units195
Rent Burden10.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain14.4 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+47.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Vanscoy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vanscoy receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vanscoy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vanscoy is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vanscoy is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 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

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Vanscoy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Vanscoy has a population of 477 with a density of 501 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (94.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.8% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

477
Total Population
501
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Vanscoy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg
Other Languages2.1%

Social Characteristics

Vanscoy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vanscoy is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 12.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Vanscoy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Vanscoy is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 195 total housing units in the city. 10.3% 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$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied10.3%
Housing Units195

Property Tax

In Vanscoy, 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: Vanscoy 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

Vanscoy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 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 1,729 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below US avg
January Average2°F (-16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.4 inches
62% below US avg
Snowfall2.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density501/sq mi
Coordinates52.0021°N, 106.9747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in

Vanscoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F — from 2°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 87.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+47.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density501/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Vanscoy

What is the population of Vanscoy?

Vanscoy has a population of 477 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 501 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 51.6% female and 49.5% male.

Is Vanscoy expensive to live in?

Vanscoy 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 $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average of $1,163. 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 Vanscoy?

Vanscoy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.4 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Vanscoy?

The job market in Vanscoy faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 12.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Vanscoy?

The median home value in Vanscoy is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Vanscoy?

6.4% of adults in Vanscoy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Vanscoy?

The obesity rate in Vanscoy 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 Vanscoy?

The average commute in Vanscoy is 28 minutes. 87.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Vanscoy?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Vanscoy is 94.9% White. 95.8% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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