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Forty Mile County No. 8, AB

Alberta

Forty Mile County No. 8 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,471. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,471 Population 1/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $48,000 per capita
$278,000 Home Value
$765 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $278,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $765
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

How Forty Mile County No. 8 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,471
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.3%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$765
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units860
Rent Burden11.9%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain13.8 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation2,943 ft (897 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Forty Mile County No. 8 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forty Mile County No. 8 receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Forty Mile County No. 8 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forty Mile County No. 8 is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Forty Mile County No. 8 is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Forty Mile County No. 8 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Forty Mile County No. 8 has a population of 3,471 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 31.8 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

3,471
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
31.8yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
2,765.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Forty Mile County No. 8 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only50.4%
36% below US avg
Spanish0.1%
99% below US avg
Other Languages49.5%

Social Characteristics

Forty Mile County No. 8 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forty Mile County No. 8 is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Forty Mile County No. 8 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Forty Mile County No. 8 is $278,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $765 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$765
34% below US avg
Rent Burden11.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units860

Property Tax

In Forty Mile County No. 8, 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: Forty Mile County No. 8 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

Forty Mile County No. 8 has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.8 inches. The area enjoys 311 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.8 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,943 ft (897 m)
Area2,765.9 sq mi (7,163.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates49.4531°N, 110.8102°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+31.0%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,765.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.4%

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