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Bighorn No. 8, AB

Alberta

Bighorn No. 8 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,598. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,598 Population 2/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $70,600 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,000
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $800,000
184% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Bighorn No. 8 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,598
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$70,600
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty7.3%
Commute29 min

Housing

C
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units640
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+16.5%
Graduate+7.5%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Bighorn No. 8 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bighorn No. 8 receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bighorn No. 8 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bighorn No. 8 is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Bighorn No. 8 among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bighorn No. 8 is $800,000, making it a premium housing market at 184% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.5% have completed high school.

Bighorn No. 8 has a population of 1,598 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

1,598
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1,034.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bighorn No. 8 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.6%
8% above US avg
Spanish5.3%
60% below US avg
Other Languages10%

Social Characteristics

Bighorn No. 8 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bighorn No. 8 is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Bighorn No. 8 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bighorn No. 8 is $800,000, 184% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$800,000
184% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,400
20% above US avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%
Renter-Occupied18.0%
Housing Units640

Property Tax

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+16.5%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,034.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.2%

Nearby Cities

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