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Brazeau County, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

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

Brazeau County, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,000
24% above
$57,950 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
15.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
35.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
10.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
294 sunny days/yr

How Brazeau County Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brazeau County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
124%
Home Value
123%
Rent
86%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brazeau County a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brazeau County residents earn a median household income of $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,950. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 223 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brazeau County is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 15.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.1% of adults in Brazeau County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 35.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brazeau County has 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. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$57,950
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty10.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

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
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain23.0 in/yr
Elevation2,864 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute26 min

Did You Know?

19.2% work from home.