Conveniently located, the area boasts a variety of amenities, including grocery stores, shopping, coffee shops and entertainment options all within walking distance.
Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.
Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.
The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.
Statistic | Swift Current | Saskatchewan | National |
Workers who drive to work | 46.6% | 45.1% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 2.6% | 3.3% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.6% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |