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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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% 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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units315
Rent Burden18.0%

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
Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute39 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Beiseker a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beiseker receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Beiseker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

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.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

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. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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 Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages3.3%

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 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 cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

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). 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

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

Property Tax

In Beiseker, 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: Beiseker 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

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. 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 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

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

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

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").

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). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density685/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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?

Beiseker 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 $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.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

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 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.

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.

How healthy is Beiseker?

The obesity rate in Beiseker 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 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. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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