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Wakaw, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
978 Population 820/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $36,300 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wakaw, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,600
26% below
$36,300 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
34.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
21.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
307 sunny days/yr

How Wakaw Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wakaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
60%
Rent
58%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wakaw a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wakaw residents earn a median household income of $55,600 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,300. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wakaw is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $680/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.4% of adults in Wakaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 34.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wakaw has an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population978
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$36,300
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty21.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$698

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$680
Ownership77.4%
Housing Units420
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation1,683 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+34.8%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute23 min