Amisk, AB — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $82,896

10% higher than US avg

Home Value $100,000

65% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,091

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 5.1%

42% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.9%

4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population219

Median Age38.4 yrs

Density746/mi²

Male / Female51% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+

Median Income$82,896

Per Capita$50,913

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty12.9%

Commute31 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$100,000

Rent$1,091

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units90

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain16.1 in/yr

Sunny Days307/yr

Elevation2,346 ft (715 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+22.2%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Amisk a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amisk receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Amisk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amisk is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amisk is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Amisk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Amisk has a population of 219 with a density of 746 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 51.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

219

Total Population

746

People / sq mi

38.4yrs

Median Age

1% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Amisk vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Amisk vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amisk is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 47.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Amisk vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$82,896
	10% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$50,913

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.1%
	42% above US avg
Poverty Rate	12.9%
	4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.9 min
Drive Alone	82.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	47.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Amisk is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 90 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$100,000
	65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,091
	6% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Renter-Occupied	0.0%
Housing Units	90

Property Tax

In Amisk, 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: Amisk vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Amisk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 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 2,346 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	36.0°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	5°F (-15°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	16.1 inches
	58% below US avg
Snowfall	3.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Elevation	2,346 ft (715 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	746/sq mi
Coordinates	52.5647°N, 111.0592°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	5°F (-15°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	10°F (-12°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	22°F (-6°C)	0.6 in
April	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.5 in
June	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
September	51°F (11°C)	1.4 in
October	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
November	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in
December	10°F (-12°C)	0.7 in

Amisk has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F — from 5°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.6").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% 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. 82.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	22.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	746/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.9 min
Drive Alone	82.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	47.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Amisk

What is the population of Amisk?

Amisk has a population of 219 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.4 years. The population is 51.2% female and 51.2% male.

Is Amisk expensive to live in?

Amisk 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 $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Amisk?

Amisk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Amisk?

The unemployment rate in Amisk is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 47.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Amisk?

The median home value in Amisk is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Amisk?

0.0% of adults in Amisk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Amisk?

The obesity rate in Amisk 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 Amisk?

The average commute in Amisk is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 47.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Amisk?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Amisk is 97.8% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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