Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Crime
This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.
Health & Safety
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
| Statistic | Big River | Saskatchewan | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 50.6% | 45.1% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.5% | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 12.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% |