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Brazeau County, AB

Alberta

Brazeau County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 7,179. Residents earn $93,000 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,179 Population 6/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $57,950 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $93,000
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,179
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$57,950
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty10.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership89.3%
Housing Units2,855
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation2,864 ft (873 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+35.2%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Brazeau County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brazeau County receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Brazeau County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brazeau County is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brazeau County is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brazeau County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 294 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches.

Brazeau County has a population of 7,179 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,158.4 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.5% male. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 1% Black, 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.5% of residents.

Population

7,179
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1,158.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Brazeau County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish 0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Brazeau County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brazeau County is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,950 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,114, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 223 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 19.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brazeau County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,000
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,950
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)223

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home19.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Brazeau County is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 89.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,855 total housing units in the city. 15.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden15.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.3%
Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied11.0%
Housing Units2,855

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, Brazeau County receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Brazeau County 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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Brazeau County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,864 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,864 ft (873 m)
Area1,158.4 sq mi (3,000.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates53.2088°N, 115.1609°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 93 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 84 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 114 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 57 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 111 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 130 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 116 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 83 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 119 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 126 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 111 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 92 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 120 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 86 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 87 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 122 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 85 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 102 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 119 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Brazeau County has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 8°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+35.2%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area1,158.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home19.2%

Radio Stations near Brazeau County

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIBW-FM "Big West Country 92.9" Drayton Valley, AB country AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Brazeau County

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Drayton Valley Museum

Libraries in Brazeau County

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Drayton Valley Public Library0.0

Hotels in Brazeau County

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cynthia Hotel

Airports Near Brazeau County

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Drayton Valley Industrial AirportYDCSmall Airport
Mayerthorpe Airport-Small Airport
Sunshine Bay Airport-Small Airport
Wildwood / Loche Mist Farms Airstrip-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brazeau County

What is the population of Brazeau County?

Brazeau County has a population of 7,179 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,158.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

Is Brazeau County expensive to live in?

The median household income is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Brazeau County safe?

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

What is the weather like in Brazeau County?

Brazeau County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brazeau County?

The job market in Brazeau County faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,114. There are 223 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 19.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Brazeau County?

The median home value in Brazeau County is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 89.3%.

How are the schools in Brazeau County?

5.1% of adults in Brazeau County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Brazeau County?

The average commute in Brazeau County is 26 minutes. 93.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Brazeau County?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brazeau County is 97.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 95.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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