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Beiseker, AB

Alberta · Calgary Metro

Beiseker is a small town in Alberta with a population of 754. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
754 Population 685/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $48,400 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 18.0% 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
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,080
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.6%
306% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population754
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density685/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$48,400
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty9.6%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,080
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units315
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Beiseker a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beiseker is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.6%, unemployment is notably high. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beiseker is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Beiseker 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.

Beiseker has a population of 754 with a density of 685 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 51.7% male. The city is predominantly White (99.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents.

Population

754
Total Population
685
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Beiseker vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish 0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages 3.3%

Social Characteristics

Beiseker vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beiseker is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $931, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 23 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 7.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Beiseker vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,400
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.1 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Beiseker is $276,000, 2% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 81.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 315 total housing units in the city. 18.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,080
7% below US avg
Rent Burden18.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.0%
Owner-Occupied81.0%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units315

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, Beiseker receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Beiseker 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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Beiseker 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. The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 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

Geography

Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density685/sq mi
Coordinates51.3852°N, 113.5383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 14, 2021.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 149 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 141 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 145 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 148 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 142 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 107 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 140 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 127 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 131 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 146 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 107 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 146 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 146 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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

Beiseker 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").

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4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density685/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.1 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

Schools in Beiseker

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Beiseker Community School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Beiseker

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Squirrel FM - MP3 192 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Calgary (CBR - 1010 AM, 99.1 FM) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKYR-FM 106.7 "Red FM" Calgary, AB 20 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CFIT-FM "Air 106.1" Airdrie, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Jamz 403 caribbean music, raggae MP3 192 kbps
CKMR-FM 104.5 "More Country" Strathmore, AB country AAC+ 64 kbps
Wild95 - AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Beiseker

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beef Ring Building
Beiseker Station Museum
Blacksmith Shop
Crown School
Historic Long House
Horse Barn
Horse Barn
Out House
Pioneer Acres of Alberta
Pioneer World
Pole Shed
Ray Howden Collection
Ron Carey Collection
The Grain Academy & Museum
Truck and Car Building
Wind Pump

Libraries in Beiseker

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acme Library0.0
Beiseker Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Beiseker

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunterra Popup Market

Gas Stations in Beiseker

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centex
UFA
UFA Cardlock

Banks in Beiseker

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

connectFirst Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Beiseker

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sixth Street Mall

Airports Near Beiseker

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calgary International AirportYYCLarge Airport
Airdrie Aerodrome-Small Airport
Appleton Field-Small Airport
Beiseker Airport-Small Airport
Big Bend Airport-Small Airport
Bishell's Airport-Small Airport
Black Diamond/Flying R Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Calgary / Christiansen Field-Small Airport
Calgary / Okotoks (Rowland Field)-Small Airport
Calgary / Okotoks Air Park-Small Airport
Cheadle AirportTILSmall Airport
Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport-Small Airport
Cu Nim Airport-Small Airport
De Winton South Calgary Airport-Small Airport
Highwood Airport-Small Airport
Linden Airport-Small Airport
Olds (Netook) Airport-Small Airport
Olds / North 40 Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Olds-Didsbury Airport-Small Airport
Rockyford Airport-Small Airport
Rockyford/Early Bird Air Airport-Small Airport
Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport-Small Airport
Three Hills Airport-Small Airport
Winters Aire Park Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Beiseker

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Beiseker Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beiseker

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beiseker

What is the population of Beiseker?

Beiseker has a population of 754 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 685 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.3% female and 51.7% male.

Is Beiseker expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,000, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Beiseker safe?

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

What is the weather like in Beiseker?

Beiseker 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.

How is the job market in Beiseker?

The job market in Beiseker faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $931. There are 23 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 39 minutes, and 7.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Beiseker?

The median home value in Beiseker is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,080. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.

How are the schools in Beiseker?

4.3% of adults in Beiseker hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Beiseker?

The average commute in Beiseker is 39 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Beiseker?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Beiseker is 99.3% White. 96% of residents speak only English at home.

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