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Duchess, AB

Alberta

Duchess is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,053. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,053 Population 1,414/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $54,100 per capita
$260,000 Home Value
$1,120 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,120/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $260,000
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,120
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.3%
269% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,053
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,414/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$54,100
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty7.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$1,120
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units385
Rent Burden10.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Duchess a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Duchess receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Duchess offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Duchess is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 13.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Duchess is $260,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Duchess has a population of 1,053 with a density of 1,414 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%).

Population

1,053
Total Population
1,414
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Duchess vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.5%
14% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages10%

Social Characteristics

Duchess vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Duchess is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Duchess vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Duchess is $260,000, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,120 (4% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,000
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,120
4% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units385

Property Tax

In Duchess, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Duchess 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

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+29.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,414/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

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