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Blairmore, AB

Alberta

Blairmore is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,522. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,522 Population 11/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 288 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,522
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units609
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation4,373 ft (1,333 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Blairmore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blairmore receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Blairmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blairmore is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blairmore is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Blairmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. With 288 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow.

Blairmore has a population of 1,522 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.2% of residents.

Population

1,522
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
142.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Blairmore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish 1.8%
87% below US avg
Other Languages 14.0%

Social Characteristics

Blairmore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blairmore is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 47 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 18.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Blairmore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Blairmore is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 609 total housing units in the city. 27.6% 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$290,615
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units609

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, Blairmore receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Blairmore 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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Blairmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,373 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,373 ft (1,333 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates49.6000°N, 114.4353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 20, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 56 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 102 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 145 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 38 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 139 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 148 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 145 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 124 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 134 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 109 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 140 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 99 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 148 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 13 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana M3.3 109 km
Feb 14, 2012 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana M3.3 106 km
Jan 3, 2021 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana M3.2 93 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 53 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 142 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 WEDGE CANYON 51,987 78 km
1988 RED BENCH 33,845 91 km
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 96 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) 8,990 68 km
1998 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (MCDONALD) 8,061 95 km
2015 MARSTON 7,587 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,755 86 km
2017 GIBRALTER RIDGE 6,299 88 km
2022 WEASEL 5,752 70 km
2003 POLL HAVEN 4,495 88 km
2017 ADAIR PEAK 4,421 99 km
2017 WEASEL 3,942 74 km
2018 BOUNDARY 2,862 76 km
2021 HAY CREEK 2,699 92 km
2022 QUARTZ 2,113 89 km
2000 PARKE PEAK 1,988 73 km
1998 KOPSI CREEK 1,016 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.8 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.9 in

Blairmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 16°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 85.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area142.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Radio Stations near Blairmore

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Blairmore

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Crowsnest Museum
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Libraries in Blairmore

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library0.0
Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library0.0
MDM School0.0

Hotels in Blairmore

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Kanata Inns - Blairmore

Cafes in Blairmore

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stone's Throw Cafe
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Blairmore

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blairmore war memorial

Clinics in Blairmore

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crowsnest Medical Clinic

Dentists in Blairmore

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #1087869414
CA #9967549073

Gas Stations in Blairmore

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FasGas
Shell

Banks in Blairmore

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scotiabank

Golf Courses in Blairmore

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crowsnest Pass Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Blairmore

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Pass Beer Co.

Ski Resorts Near Blairmore

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Castle Mountain Resort 0.0 $0
Fernie Alpine Resort 0.0 $0
Wapiti 0.0 $0

Airports Near Blairmore

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pincher Creek AirportWPCMedium Airport
Cowley AirportYYMSmall Airport
Eureka AirportSmall Airport
Lionel P. Demers Memorial AirparkSmall Airport
Moose City AirportSmall Airport
North Fork AirportSmall Airport
Sparwood Elk Valley AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Blairmore

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bellevue Post Office
Blairmore Post Office
Hillcrest Mines Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blairmore

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls
1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blairmore

What is the population of Blairmore?

Blairmore has a population of 1,522 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Blairmore expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Blairmore safe?

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

What is the weather like in Blairmore?

Blairmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blairmore?

The unemployment rate in Blairmore is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 47 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 18.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Blairmore?

The median home value in Blairmore is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Blairmore?

32.9% of adults in Blairmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Blairmore?

The average commute in Blairmore is 25 minutes. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Blairmore?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blairmore is 94.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 84.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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