Sign In Register

Whitewood, SK

Saskatchewan

Whitewood is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 944. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
944 Population 623/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $48,900 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$780 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $780/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Whitewood, SK

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $780
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.4%
24% higher than US avg

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

People

Population944
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$48,900
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty15.4%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$780
Ownership72.0%
Housing Units410
Rent Burden12.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Whitewood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitewood receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Whitewood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitewood is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitewood is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x 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

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitewood 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 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.

Whitewood has a population of 944 with a density of 623 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91% of residents.

Population

944
Total Population
623
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitewood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish 1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages 7.4%

Social Characteristics

Whitewood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitewood is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,900 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $940, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 29 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 11.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whitewood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,900
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.4%
24% above US avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitewood is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 72.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 410 total housing units in the city. 12.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below US avg
Rent Burden12.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.0%
Owner-Occupied72.0%
Renter-Occupied29.3%
Housing Units410

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, Whitewood receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Whitewood 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
View full crime details →
Whitewood 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 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.0°F
33% below US avg
January Average2°F (-16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates50.3313°N, 102.2673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 11, 2021.

Apr 14, 2010 2 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.4 67 km
Feb 1, 2012 8 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.1 62 km
Aug 16, 2019 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M4.0 50 km
Aug 11, 2021 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada M4.0 53 km
Sep 5, 2016 13 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.8 49 km
Apr 11, 2008 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.6 47 km
Jul 10, 1992 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada M3.4 46 km
Jan 15, 2011 11 km NNW of Langenburg, Canada M3.1 78 km
Feb 24, 2006 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada M2.8 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 0.9 in

Whitewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 2°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

View full weather details →
8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 81.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+30.5%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density623/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Schools in Whitewood

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whitewood School
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Whitewood

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
88.7 The Ghoat AAC+ 128 kbps
GHOAT AAC+ 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Of All Time AAC+ 128 kbps

Hotels in Whitewood

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Whitewood Inn

Gas Stations in Whitewood

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
CO-OP
Fas Gas
Petro-Canada

Airports Near Whitewood

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arcola AirportSmall Airport
Brigden FieldSmall Airport
Carlyle AirportSmall Airport
Churchbridge AirportSmall Airport
Esterhazy AirportSmall Airport
Grenfell AirportSmall Airport
Kipling AirportSmall Airport
Melville Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Moosomin AirportSmall Airport
Rocanville AirportSmall Airport
Wawota AirportSmall Airport
Whitewood AirportSmall Airport

Explore Near Whitewood

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
View all →

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Whitewood.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitewood

What is the population of Whitewood?

Whitewood has a population of 944 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 623 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.4% female and 47.1% male.

Is Whitewood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,000, 7% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Whitewood safe?

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

What is the weather like in Whitewood?

Whitewood 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 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Whitewood?

Whitewood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $940. There are 29 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 11.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Whitewood?

The median home value in Whitewood is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $780. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.

How are the schools in Whitewood?

8.5% of adults in Whitewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Whitewood?

The average commute in Whitewood is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Whitewood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Whitewood is 99.5% White. 91% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Compare Whitewood with another city: