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Windthorst, SK

Saskatchewan

Windthorst is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 194. Residents earn $77,803 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
194 Population 375/sq mi density
$77,803 Median Income $46,146 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$77,803 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,803
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.9%
36% higher than US avg

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

People

Population194
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,803
Per Capita$46,146
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.9%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$840
Ownership84.2%
Housing Units95
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+37.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Windthorst a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Windthorst receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Windthorst offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Windthorst is $77,803, 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%. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Windthorst is $150,000, 47% 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 1.9x 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

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Windthorst 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 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Windthorst has a population of 194 with a density of 375 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.2% female and 53.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents.

Population

194
Total Population
375
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Windthorst vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 7.7%

Social Characteristics

Windthorst vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Windthorst is $77,803, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,146 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $887, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Windthorst vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,803
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,146
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.9%
36% above US avg
Establishments (County)6

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.4 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Windthorst is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). 84.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 95 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, 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$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.2%
Owner-Occupied84.2%
Renter-Occupied15.8%
Housing Units95

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, Windthorst receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Windthorst 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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Windthorst 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 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 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 Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density375/sq mi
Coordinates50.1086°N, 102.8353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
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 M4.4 112 km
Feb 1, 2012 8 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.1 106 km
Aug 16, 2019 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M4.0 96 km
Aug 11, 2021 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada M4.0 101 km
Sep 5, 2016 13 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.8 94 km
Apr 11, 2008 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.6 94 km
Jul 10, 1992 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada M3.4 92 km
Jan 15, 2011 11 km NNW of Langenburg, Canada M3.1 121 km
Feb 24, 2006 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada M2.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 10°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
December 8°F (-14°C) 0.8 in

Windthorst has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 2°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 37.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 71.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
80% below US avg
High School+37.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density375/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.4 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Windthorst

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

Airports Near Windthorst

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arcola Airport—Small Airport
Brigden Field—Small Airport
Bryant Airport—Small Airport
Carlyle Airport—Small Airport
Esterhazy Airport—Small Airport
Fillmore Airport—Small Airport
Grenfell Airport—Small Airport
Kipling Airport—Small Airport
Lampman Airport—Small Airport
Lampman/Spitfire Air Airport—Small Airport
Lemberg Airport—Small Airport
Whitewood Airport—Small Airport

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windthorst

What is the population of Windthorst?

Windthorst has a population of 194 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 375 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.2% female and 53.9% male.

Is Windthorst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,803, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% 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 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Windthorst safe?

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

What is the weather like in Windthorst?

Windthorst 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 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Windthorst?

The unemployment rate in Windthorst is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $887. There are 6 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Windthorst?

The median home value in Windthorst is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840. The homeownership rate is 84.2%.

How are the schools in Windthorst?

6.9% of adults in Windthorst hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Windthorst?

The average commute in Windthorst is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Windthorst?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Windthorst is 100% White. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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