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Whitewood, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

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

Whitewood, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$48,900 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
12.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
30.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
15.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
303 sunny days/yr

How Whitewood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
53%
Rent
67%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitewood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitewood residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,900. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitewood is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $780/month, with 12.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.5% of adults in Whitewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitewood has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$48,900
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty15.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$940

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
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation1,975 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute24 min