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Yellowhead, MB

Manitoba

Yellowhead is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,841. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,841 Population 4/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $43,120 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $552/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.6%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,841
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$43,120
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty15.9%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$552
Ownership86.2%
Housing Units870
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Yellowhead a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yellowhead 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. Yellowhead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yellowhead is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.9% 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 Yellowhead is $120,000, 57% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 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

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yellowhead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches, including 5.4 inches of snow.

Yellowhead has a population of 1,841 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 422.1 square miles. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (95%), with 3.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.2% of residents.

Population

1,841
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
422.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Yellowhead vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish 1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 11.7%

Social Characteristics

Yellowhead vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yellowhead is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,120. The average weekly wage is $829, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 57 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 44.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Yellowhead vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,120
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Yellowhead is $120,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 86.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 870 total housing units in the city. 9.5% 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$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$552
53% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.2%
Owner-Occupied86.2%
Renter-Occupied13.8%
Housing Units870

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, Yellowhead receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Yellowhead 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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Yellowhead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average34.3°F
36% below US avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)
Area422.1 sq mi (1,093.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates50.4630°N, 100.5077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

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 96 km
Feb 1, 2012 8 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.1 99 km
Aug 16, 2019 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M4.0 97 km
Aug 11, 2021 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada M4.0 84 km
Sep 5, 2016 13 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.8 103 km
Apr 11, 2008 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.6 88 km
Jul 10, 1992 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada M3.4 96 km
Jan 15, 2011 11 km NNW of Langenburg, Canada M3.1 103 km
Feb 24, 2006 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada M2.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.9 in

Yellowhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -2°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
78% below US avg
High School+28.6%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area422.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.1%

Schools in Yellowhead

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shoal Lake School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yellowhead

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yellowhead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Horod Pioneer school
Strathclair Museum

Hotels in Yellowhead

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buffalo Plains Inn

Cafes in Yellowhead

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kool Doz Kafe

Monuments in Yellowhead

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Bluff School
Ipswich Rail Siding

Gas Stations in Yellowhead

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heritage CO-OP
Shell

Banks in Yellowhead

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Bank
Shoal Lake Strathclair Credit Union
Sunrise Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Yellowhead

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burlington Place

Airports Near Yellowhead

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brandon Municipal AirportYBRMedium Airport
Dauphin Barker AirportYDNMedium Airport
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome-Medium Airport
Erickson Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Gilbert Plains Airport-Small Airport
Minnedosa Airport-Small Airport
Shoal Lake Airport-Small Airport
Strathclair Airport-Small Airport
Virden (Gabrielle Farm) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Yellowhead

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post Corporation
Strathclair Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellowhead

What is the population of Yellowhead?

Yellowhead has a population of 1,841 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 422.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Yellowhead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $552 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 Yellowhead safe?

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

What is the weather like in Yellowhead?

Yellowhead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yellowhead?

The unemployment rate in Yellowhead is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $829. There are 57 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 44.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Yellowhead?

The median home value in Yellowhead is $120,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $552. The homeownership rate is 86.2%.

How are the schools in Yellowhead?

7.6% of adults in Yellowhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Yellowhead?

The average commute in Yellowhead is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 44.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Yellowhead?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Yellowhead is 95% White, 3.3% Asian. 87.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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