Drumheller, AB

Alberta

Drumheller is a small city in Alberta with a population of 7,909. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,909 Population 190/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
67% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,909
Median AgeN/A
Density190/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,200
Rent Burden20.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Drumheller a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Drumheller receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Drumheller has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Drumheller is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Drumheller has a population of 7,909 with a density of 190 people per square mile.

Population

7,909
Total Population
2021 Census
190
People / sq mi
41.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Drumheller vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Drumheller vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Drumheller is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Drumheller vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.9%
Renter-Occupied29.1%
Housing Units3,200

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Drumheller vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Drumheller vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area41.5 sq mi (107.6 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates51.4617°N, 112.7101°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
67% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density190/sq mi
Total Area41.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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