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Blackfalds, AB

Alberta

Blackfalds is a small city in Alberta with a population of 10,470. Residents earn $103,000 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,470 Population 1,635/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $58,900 per capita
$332,000 Home Value
$1,550 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$332,000 home value, $1,550/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,000
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $332,000
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,550
33% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.8%
256% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,470
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$58,900
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty6.3%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$332,000
Rent$1,550
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,780
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Blackfalds a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blackfalds receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Blackfalds offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blackfalds is $103,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Blackfalds among higher-income communities. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blackfalds is $332,000, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,550 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Blackfalds has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches, including 25.1 inches of snow.

Blackfalds has a population of 10,470 with a density of 1,635 people per square mile. The median age is 31.8 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian.

Population

10,470
Total Population
2021 Census
1,635
People / sq mi
31.8yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Blackfalds vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages5.6%

Social Characteristics

Blackfalds vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blackfalds is $103,000, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Blackfalds vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,000
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Blackfalds is $332,000, 18% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,550 (33% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$332,000
18% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,550
33% above US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.1%
Housing Units3,780

Property Tax

In Blackfalds, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blackfalds vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Blackfalds has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.7 inches. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.7 inches
46% below US avg
Snowfall25.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density1,635/sq mi
Coordinates52.3834°N, 113.7853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+33.7%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,635/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home11.6%

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