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Alix, AB

Alberta

Alix is a small town in Alberta with a population of 774. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
774 Population 645/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.6%
26% higher than US avg

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

People

Population774
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty15.6%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,200
Ownership75.0%
Housing Units380
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+38.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Alix a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alix is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alix is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Alix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches.

Alix has a population of 774 with a density of 645 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.6% of residents.

Population

774
Total Population
2021 Census
645
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Alix vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish 1.9%
86% below US avg
Other Languages 4.5%

Social Characteristics

Alix vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alix is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $865, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 24 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 11.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Alix vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,000
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Alix is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 75.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 380 total housing units in the city. 22.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden22.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.0%
Owner-Occupied75.0%
Renter-Occupied25.0%
Housing Units380

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Alix receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Alix vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Alix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates52.4001°N, 113.1853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 122 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 139 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 140 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 128 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 137 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 50 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 138 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 133 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 146 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 125 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 138 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 145 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Alix has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 10°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% 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). 77.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+38.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density645/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Schools in Alix

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alix-MAC
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Museums in Alix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anthony Henday Museum
Anthony Henday Museum
Anthony Henday Museum
Caboose
Original School House
Out House

Libraries in Alix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alix Public Library0.0
Delburne Municipal Library0.0

Gas Stations in Alix

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Plus

Ski Resorts Near Alix

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gwynne Valley 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alix

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Red Deer Regional AirportYQFMedium Airport
Bashaw AirportSmall Airport
Bawlf (Blackwells) AirportSmall Airport
Calmar/Wizard Lake AirportSmall Airport
Camrose AirportSmall Airport
Lacombe AirportSmall Airport
Marek Farms AirportSmall Airport
Millet/Creekview AirportSmall Airport
Ponoka Industrial (Labrie Field) AirportSmall Airport
Red Deer / Truant AirfieldSmall Airport
Stettler AirportSmall Airport
Three Hills AirportSmall Airport
Truant South AirportSmall Airport
Wetaskiwin Regional AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alix

What is the population of Alix?

Alix has a population of 774 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 645 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Alix expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Alix safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Alix receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Alix?

Alix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alix?

The job market in Alix faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 24 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 11.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Alix?

The median home value in Alix is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,200. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.

How are the schools in Alix?

5.5% of adults in Alix 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.

What is transportation like in Alix?

The average commute in Alix is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Alix?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alix is 98% White. 93.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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