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Bonnyville No. 87, AB

Alberta

Bonnyville No. 87 is a small city in Alberta with a population of 12,897. Residents earn $112,000 per year, which is 49% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,897 Population 5/sq mi density
$112,000 Median Income $66,500 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$112,000 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $112,000
49% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,060
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Bonnyville No. 87 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,897
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$112,000
Per Capita$66,500
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty7.4%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,060
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,745
Rent Burden13.2%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Bonnyville No. 87 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonnyville No. 87 receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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 high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bonnyville No. 87 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonnyville No. 87 is $112,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Bonnyville No. 87 among higher-income communities. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.4% 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 Bonnyville No. 87 is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bonnyville No. 87 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Bonnyville No. 87 has a population of 12,897 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

12,897
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
2,318.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonnyville No. 87 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.2%
14% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

Bonnyville No. 87 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonnyville No. 87 is $112,000, which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Bonnyville No. 87 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,000
49% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home20.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonnyville No. 87 is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,060
9% below US avg
Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied9.8%
Housing Units4,745

Property Tax

In Bonnyville No. 87, 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: Bonnyville No. 87 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

Bonnyville No. 87 has an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.7 inches. The area enjoys 306 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.6°F
36% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.7 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall3.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Area2,318.7 sq mi (6,005.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates54.2668°N, 110.7351°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+29.1%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area2,318.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home20.2%

Nearby Cities

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