Elbow 56 Below average
Elbow Livability #111 ranked city in Saskatchewan#2,233 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 92% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Elbow

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Elbow transportation information

      Statistic Elbow Saskatchewan National
      Workers who drive to work19.3%45.1%40.0%
      Workers who carpool0.0%3.3%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit3.7%1.9%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.7%3.3%3.2%
      Source: The Elbow, SK data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.