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Bashaw, AB

Alberta

Bashaw is a small town in Alberta with a population of 848. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
848 Population 808/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $40,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 23.7% 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
2.3 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,010
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population848
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$40,200
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty18.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,010
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units380
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+24.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Bashaw a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bashaw 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bashaw has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bashaw is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% 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 Bashaw is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bashaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Bashaw has a population of 848 with a density of 808 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.7% female and 47.9% male. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 1.3% Black, 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.5% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

848
Total Population
808
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bashaw vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.5%
15% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg
Other Languages7.1%

Social Characteristics

Bashaw vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bashaw is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,200. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% 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. 15.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Bashaw vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bashaw is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below the national average of $1,163). There are 380 total housing units in the city. 23.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,010
13% below US avg
Rent Burden23.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.1%
Renter-Occupied32.9%
Housing Units380

Property Tax

In Bashaw, 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: Bashaw 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

Bashaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 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 2,602 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.7 inches
51% below US avg
Snowfall3.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density808/sq mi
Coordinates52.5833°N, 112.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in

Bashaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F — from 9°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").

9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% 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. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
73% below US avg
High School+24.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density808/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Bashaw

What is the population of Bashaw?

Bashaw has a population of 848 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 808 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.7% female and 47.9% male.

Is Bashaw expensive to live in?

Bashaw 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 $58,000, 23% 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 $1,010 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bashaw?

Bashaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Bashaw?

The job market in Bashaw faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 15.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bashaw?

The median home value in Bashaw is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,010.

How are the schools in Bashaw?

9.2% of adults in Bashaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bashaw?

The obesity rate in Bashaw 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 Bashaw?

The average commute in Bashaw is 27 minutes. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bashaw?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bashaw is 95.6% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 90.5% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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