Fort Macleod, AB

Alberta

Fort Macleod is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,297. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,297 Population 379/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,000
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,297
Median AgeN/A
Density379/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.3%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Fort Macleod a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Macleod 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. Fort Macleod has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Macleod is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.

Fort Macleod has a population of 3,297 with a density of 379 people per square mile.

Population

3,297
Total Population
2021 Census
379
People / sq mi
8.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Macleod vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Fort Macleod vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Macleod is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Fort Macleod vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,000
0% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% 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 Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.4%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Housing Units1,325

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Fort Macleod vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates49.7167°N, 113.4186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+31.1%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density379/sq mi
Total Area8.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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