Stationed 195 km northeast from Saskatoon, the RM of Star City No. 428 is residence to a population of 918, giving it a population density of 1.1/km². The RM hosts the city of Melfort, the town of Star City, the village of Valparaiso, and the localities of Clements, Naisberry, Resource, and South Star. Attractions in the area include the Star City Heritage Museum and the Melfort & District Regional Park.