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Forestburg, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
Forestburg, AB
At a Glance
How Forestburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forestburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forestburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forestburg residents earn a median household income of $79,000 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,200. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25 business establishments.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forestburg is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 15.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Education
6.3% of adults in Forestburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 33.9% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Forestburg has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.