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Acme, AB

Alberta

Acme is a small town in Alberta with a population of 606. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
606 Population 631/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$228,000 Home Value
$1,140 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$228,000 home value, $1,140/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $228,000
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,140
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population606
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty15.2%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,000
Rent$1,140
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,999 ft (914 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+38.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Acme a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Acme receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Acme has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Acme is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Acme is $228,000, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Acme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Acme has a population of 606 with a density of 631 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.3% female and 52.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

606
Total Population
631
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Acme vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.3%
14% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
88% below US avg
Other Languages9.1%

Social Characteristics

Acme vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Acme is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 9.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Acme vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Acme is $228,000, 19% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,140 (2% below the national average of $1,163). There are 275 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$228,000
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,140
2% below US avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.4%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

In Acme, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Acme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,999 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,999 ft (914 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates51.4952°N, 113.5131°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Acme has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F — from 11°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 38.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 90.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+38.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density631/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Acme

What is the population of Acme?

Acme has a population of 606 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 631 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.3% female and 52.9% male.

Is Acme expensive to live in?

Acme is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $228,000 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Acme?

Acme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Acme?

The job market in Acme faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 9.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Acme?

The median home value in Acme is $228,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,140.

How are the schools in Acme?

3.0% of adults in Acme hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Acme?

The obesity rate in Acme is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Acme?

The average commute in Acme is 27 minutes. 90.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Acme?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Acme is 100% White. 89.3% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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