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Ermineskin, AB

Alberta · Edmonton Metro

Ermineskin is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,256. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,256 Population 56/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $26,150 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 26.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.9%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.9%
647% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.7%
91% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,256
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$26,150
Unemployment26.9%
Poverty23.7%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
Ownership8.3%
Housing Units485
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Ermineskin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ermineskin receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Ermineskin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ermineskin is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 26.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ermineskin is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ermineskin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 278 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow.

Ermineskin has a population of 2,256 with a density of 56 people per square mile, spread across 40.3 square miles. The median age is 22.6 years, 42% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 76.9% of residents.

Population

2,256
Total Population
56
People / sq mi
22.6yrs
Median Age
42% below US avg
40.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ermineskin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 76.9%
2% below US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 23.1%

Social Characteristics

Ermineskin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ermineskin is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,150 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $503, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 26.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 70 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ermineskin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,150
Avg Weekly Wage$503

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.9%
647% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.7%
91% above US avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.8 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ermineskin is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 8.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 485 total housing units in the city. 29.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,615
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden29.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership8.3%
Owner-Occupied8.3%
Renter-Occupied91.8%
Housing Units485

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Ermineskin receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Ermineskin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Area40.3 sq mi (104.3 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates53.4576°N, 113.5041°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 131 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Ermineskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 89% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
89% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density56/sq mi
Total Area40.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.8 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Radio Stations near Ermineskin

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHBN-FM "KISS 91.7" Edmonton, AB contemporary hits, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
630 CHED hockey, news MP3 128 kbps
ICI Radio-Canada Première Edmonton - 90.1 FM (CHFA-FM) classical, french culture AAC 48 kbps
CIUP-FM "Up 99.3" Edmonton, AB adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One Edmonton cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
Sonic 102.9 - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKJR "Sports 1440" Wetaskiwin, AB (MP3 Stream) new format rebranding, sports news AAC 129 kbps
CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (AAC Stream) 80's, 90's AAC+ 57 kbps
CHAH "My Radio 580" Edmonton, AB multicultural, multilingual MP3 69 kbps
CKFT "Mix 107.9" Fort Saskatchewan, AB adult contemporary AAC+ 56 kbps
CKJR "Sports 1440" Wetaskiwin, AB (AAC Stream) new format rebranding, sports news AAC 132 kbps
Edmonton Sports Talk sports talk MP3 96 kbps
Rumsey Retro Radio old time radio MP3 80 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique Alberta (Edmonton, AB) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKPW-FM 107.1 "Play 107" Edmonton, AB rhythmic adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
CINZ NET Radio dance, edm MP3
Radio Canada Ici Première (Alberta) Edmonton radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (MP3 Stream) 80's, 90's MP3 128 kbps
CJCA AM930 The Light christian, education AAC 95 kbps
CHED 630 "Global News Radio" Edmonton, AB news talk AAC+ 57 kbps
CKNO-FM "Now 102.3" Edmonton, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ermineskin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alberta Aviation Museum
Alberta Railway Museum
Archives and Museum
Art Gallery of Alberta
Bennett Centre
Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum
Canadian Energy Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Edmonton Radial Railway Society
Fort Edmonton Park
Heritage Museum
Indigenous Peoples Experience
John Janzen Nature Centre
John Walter Museum
Legislative Assembly Interpretive Centre
Little White Schoolhouse
Neon Sign Museum
Prince of Wales Armouries
Royal Alberta Museum
Rutherford House
St. Jacques Heritage House
Strathcona County Museum and Archives
Telus World of Science
Ukrainian Canadian Archive and Museum of Alberta

Libraries in Ermineskin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arnold Guebert Library0.0
Beaumont Public Library0.0
Calder Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Clareview Library0.0
Clareview Library0.0
Devon Public Library0.0
Edmonton Public Library0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Highlands0.0
Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library - McConachie0.0
Edmonton Public Library - McConachie0.0
Edmonton Public Library Sprucewood Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library Woodcroft (Westmount) Branch0.0
Edmonton Public Library, Capilano0.0
EPL Castle Downs Branch0.0
EPL Castle Downs Branch0.0
eplGO - West Henday Promenade0.0
Herbert T. Coutts Education Library0.0
Jasper Place Branch Library0.0
Leduc Public Library0.0
Lois Hole Library0.0
Mathematics Library0.0
Mathematics Library0.0
Meadows Library0.0
Mill Woods Public Libary0.0
Riverbend Branch - Edmonton Public Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
St. Albert Public Library0.0
Stanley A. Milner Library0.0
Strathcona County Library0.0
Whitemud Crossing Library EPL0.0

Farmers Markets in Ermineskin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caribbean Center
Caribbean Center
Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients
Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients
Italian Centre (Southside)
Italian Centre (Southside)
Old Strathcona Farmer's Market
Queen Mary's Market
Salisbury Farmers Market
Sherwood Park Farmer's Market
Sherwood Park Farmers Market
Tropical House Food Market
Tropical House Food Market

Hotels in Ermineskin

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express

Cafes in Ermineskin

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Ermineskin

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bethune Oriental Medicine Center
Unlimited Medical Centres

Veterinaries in Ermineskin

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Century Park Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Ermineskin

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Husky
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell

Banks in Ermineskin

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ATB Financial
BMO
RBC Royal Bank

Breweries in Ermineskin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom
Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom
Alley Kat Brewing Company
Arcadia Brewery
Arcadia Brewery
Bent Stick Brewing Co.
Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company - The Monolith
Campio Ritchie
Campio Ritchie
Happy Beer Street
Leduc Brewing Company
Omen Brewing
Omen Brewing
Sea Change Brewing Co.
Shiddy's Distilling and Rumpus Room
Southbound Brewing
Southbound Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Ermineskin

TeamLeagueDivision
Edmonton OilersNHLPacific

Ski Resorts Near Ermineskin

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gwynne Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Edmonton Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sunridge Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ermineskin

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edmonton International AirportYEGLarge Airport
Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport-Small Airport
Camrose Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm)-Small Airport
Edmonton / Cooking Lake Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Gartner Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Josephburg Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Lechelt Field-Small Airport
Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Mike's Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Goodwood Field-Small Airport
Hnatko Farms Airport-Small Airport
Marek Farms Airport-Small Airport
Millet/Creekview Airport-Small Airport
Morrinville Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Parkland Airport-Small Airport
Stony Plain (Stony Field) Airport-Small Airport
Westlock Airport-Small Airport
Wetaskiwin Regional Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ermineskin

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Henwood Treatment Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ermineskin

What is the population of Ermineskin?

Ermineskin has a population of 2,256 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 40.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 22.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Ermineskin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,000, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ermineskin safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ermineskin receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ermineskin?

Ermineskin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ermineskin?

The job market in Ermineskin faces challenges, with unemployment at 26.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $503. There are 70 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 4.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ermineskin?

The median home value in Ermineskin is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 8.3%.

How are the schools in Ermineskin?

3.9% of adults in Ermineskin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ermineskin?

The average commute in Ermineskin is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ermineskin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ermineskin is 100% White. 76.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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