Yorkton, SK

Saskatchewan

Yorkton is a small city in Saskatchewan with a population of 16,280. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,280 Population 1,165/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg

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

People

Population16,280
Median AgeN/A
Density1,165/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.5%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,975
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,634 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+35.5%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Yorkton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yorkton receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Yorkton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yorkton is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.5% have completed high school.

Yorkton has a population of 16,280 with a density of 1,165 people per square mile.

Population

16,280
Total Population
2021 Census
1,165
People / sq mi
14.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Yorkton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yorkton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yorkton is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Yorkton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.4%
Renter-Occupied29.6%
Housing Units6,975

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Yorkton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Yorkton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²)
Population Density1,165/sq mi
Coordinates51.2167°N, 102.4677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
62% below US avg
High School+35.5%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,165/sq mi
Total Area14.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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