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Big Lakes County, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,986 Population 1/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $45,880 per capita
$226,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Lakes County, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,000
1% above
$45,880 per capita
Home Value
$226,000
20% below
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
83% below
27.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
14.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
303 sunny days/yr

How Big Lakes County Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Lakes County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
80%
Rent
73%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Lakes County a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Lakes County residents earn a median household income of $76,000 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,880. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 155 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Lakes County is $226,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.9% of adults in Big Lakes County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 27.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Big Lakes County has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,986
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$45,880
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty14.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,000
Rent$850
Ownership78.6%
Housing Units2,010
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain18.2 in/yr
Elevation2,018 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+0.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

26.8% work from home.