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Clearwater County, AB

Alberta

Clearwater County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 11,865. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,865 Population 2/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $53,200 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$770 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $770/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $770
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.6%
250% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population11,865
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$53,200
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty12.8%
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$770
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,815
Rent Burden18.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+32.8%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Clearwater County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clearwater County receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Clearwater County has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clearwater County is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clearwater County is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.8% have completed high school.

Clearwater County has a population of 11,865 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

11,865
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
7,183.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Clearwater County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages3.8%

Social Characteristics

Clearwater County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clearwater County is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Clearwater County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home35.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Clearwater County is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% 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$770
34% below US avg
Rent Burden18.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.8%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units4,815

Property Tax

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+32.8%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area7,183.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home35.3%

Nearby Cities

Rocky Mountain House, AB 6,765 pop · 30.1 mi Eckville, AB 1,014 pop · 53.1 mi Sundre, AB 2,672 pop · 55.2 mi Pembina, MB 2,406 pop · 59.9 mi Rimbey, AB 2,470 pop · 62.5 mi Brazeau County, AB 7,179 pop · 64.7 mi Sylvan Lake, AB 15,995 pop · 65.2 mi Columbia-Shuswap D, BC 4,400 pop · 65.8 mi Bentley, AB 1,042 pop · 67.3 mi Drayton Valley, AB 7,291 pop · 67.8 mi Bighorn No. 8, AB 1,598 pop · 69.9 mi Columbia-Shuswap A, BC 3,325 pop · 72.1 mi Bowden, AB 1,280 pop · 72.6 mi Mountain View County, AB 12,981 pop · 72.9 mi
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