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Cremona, AB

Alberta

Cremona is a small town in Alberta with a population of 437. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
437 Population 585/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $46,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 21.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.6%
500% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population437
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$46,400
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty13.6%
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units195
Rent Burden12.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+36.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute43 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Cremona a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cremona receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Cremona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cremona is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 21.6%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cremona is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cremona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Cremona has a population of 437 with a density of 585 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 48.3% male. The city is predominantly White (96.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 92% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

437
Total Population
2021 Census
585
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Cremona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

Cremona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cremona is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 21.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 11.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cremona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.6%
500% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.0 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cremona is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 195 total housing units in the city. 12.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied15.4%
Housing Units195

Property Tax

In Cremona, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Cremona 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

Cremona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.2 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall3.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density585/sq mi
Coordinates51.5501°N, 114.4853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest

Cremona has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F — from 13°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.5").

6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 36.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+36.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density585/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.0 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Cremona

What is the population of Cremona?

Cremona has a population of 437 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 585 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 48.3% male.

Is Cremona expensive to live in?

Cremona is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $73,500, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cremona?

Cremona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Cremona?

The job market in Cremona faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.6% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 43 minutes, and 11.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cremona?

The median home value in Cremona is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Cremona?

6.4% of adults in Cremona hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Cremona?

The obesity rate in Cremona is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Cremona?

The average commute in Cremona is 43 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cremona?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cremona is 96.1% White. 92% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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