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Donalda, AB

Alberta

Donalda is a small town in Alberta with a population of 226. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
226 Population 605/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent
37°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population226
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density605/mi²
Male / Female49% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty12.9%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute33 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Donalda a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Donalda receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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. Donalda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Donalda is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Donalda is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Donalda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Donalda has a population of 226 with a density of 605 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

226
Total Population
605
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Donalda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Donalda vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Donalda is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% 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 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Donalda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Donalda is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 125 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units125

Property Tax

In Donalda, 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: Donalda 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

Donalda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 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 2,585 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.3 inches
52% below US avg
Snowfall4.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density605/sq mi
Coordinates52.5839°N, 112.5769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Donalda has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F — from 9°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% 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. 75% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density605/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Donalda

What is the population of Donalda?

Donalda has a population of 226 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 605 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 48.9% male.

Is Donalda expensive to live in?

Donalda 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 $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Donalda?

Donalda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Donalda?

The job market in Donalda faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Donalda?

The median home value in Donalda is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Donalda?

0.0% of adults in Donalda hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Donalda?

The obesity rate in Donalda 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 Donalda?

The average commute in Donalda is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 75% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Donalda?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Donalda is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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