Drumheller, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,909 Population 190/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $50,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Drumheller, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,000
2% below
$50,800 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
67% below
33.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
11.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Drumheller Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
89%
Rent
86%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drumheller a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Drumheller residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,800. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Drumheller is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.3% of adults in Drumheller hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Drumheller has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,909
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$50,800
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty11.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership70.9%
Housing Units3,200
Rent Burden20.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation2,264 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute18 min