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Waldeck, SK

Saskatchewan

Waldeck is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 294. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
294 Population 382/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $54,400 per capita
$186,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $186,000
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population294
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$54,400
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.0%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$840
Ownership100.0%
Housing Units125
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+19.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Waldeck a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waldeck is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waldeck is $186,000, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x 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

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Waldeck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 309 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.

Waldeck has a population of 294 with a density of 382 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.2% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.9% of residents.

Population

294
Total Population
2021 Census
382
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Waldeck vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 5.1%

Social Characteristics

Waldeck vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waldeck is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,046, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Waldeck vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,400
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)9

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Drive Alone95.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Waldeck is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 125 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units125

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, Waldeck receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Waldeck 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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Waldeck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,375 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates50.3668°N, 107.6013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Waldeck has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 95.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+19.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density382/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Drive Alone95.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Waldeck

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Walkdeck Elementary & Junior High School
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Radio Stations near Waldeck

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKFI-FM "Magic 97.1" Swift Current, SK hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
CIMG-FM "The Eagle 94.1" Swift Current, SK classic hits AAC+ 63 kbps
CKSW 570 Swift Current, SK country AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Waldeck

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Doc's Town Heritage Village
Mennonite Heritage Village
Swift Current Museum & Archives

Libraries in Waldeck

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Swift Current Branch - Chinook Regional Library0.0

Airports Near Waldeck

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Swift Current AirportYYNMedium Airport
Kyle AirportSmall Airport
Lucky Lake AirportSmall Airport
Poverty Valley AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waldeck

What is the population of Waldeck?

Waldeck has a population of 294 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 382 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.9% male.

Is Waldeck expensive to live in?

The median household income is $80,000, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below 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 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Waldeck safe?

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

What is the weather like in Waldeck?

Waldeck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Waldeck?

The unemployment rate in Waldeck is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,046. There are 9 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 27.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Waldeck?

The median home value in Waldeck is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840. The homeownership rate is 100.0%.

How are the schools in Waldeck?

6.4% of adults in Waldeck hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Waldeck?

The average commute in Waldeck is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 95.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 27.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Waldeck?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waldeck is 100% White. 94.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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