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Fox Lake 162, AB

Alberta

Fox Lake 162 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,488. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,488 Population 66/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $20,640 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 21.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.2%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.3%
492% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 56.6%
356% higher than US avg

How Fox Lake 162 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,488
Median Age17.6 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$20,640
Unemployment21.3%
Poverty56.6%
Commute10 min

Housing

A
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
Ownership4.1%
Housing Units365
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation853 ft (260 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+9.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute10 min

Is Fox Lake 162 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fox Lake 162 receives an overall livability score of 2.4 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. Fox Lake 162 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fox Lake 162 is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 56.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fox Lake 162 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 4.7x 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

2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 9.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fox Lake 162 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F. Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 309 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow.

Fox Lake 162 has a population of 2,488 with a density of 66 people per square mile, spread across 37.9 square miles. The median age is 17.6 years, 55% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The city is predominantly White (99.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 5.4% of residents.

Population

2,488
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
17.6yrs
Median Age
55% below US avg
37.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fox Lake 162 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 5.4%
93% below US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 94.6%

Social Characteristics

Fox Lake 162 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fox Lake 162 is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,640 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $397, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 21.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 56.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 77 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 3.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fox Lake 162 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,640
Avg Weekly Wage$397

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.3%
492% above US avg
Poverty Rate56.6%
356% above US avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.4 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Fox Lake 162 is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 4.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 365 total housing units in the city. 36.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

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 Burden36.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership4.1%
Owner-Occupied4.1%
Renter-Occupied95.9%
Housing Units365

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, Fox Lake 162 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Fox Lake 162 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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Fox Lake 162 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.

Temperature

-6°F Jan (-21°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average31.3°F
42% below US avg
January Average-6°F (-21°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area37.9 sq mi (98.0 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates58.4678°N, 114.5118°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.67"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -6°F (-21°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 0.7 in
March 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
November 15°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
December -1°F (-19°C) 0.8 in

Fox Lake 162 has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -6°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.7").

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2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 94% below the national average of 33.7%. 9.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 74.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.2%
94% below US avg
High School+9.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density66/sq mi
Total Area37.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.4 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Schools in Fox Lake 162

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jean-Baptiste Sewepagaham School — — — —
Fox Lake Elementary — — — —
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Radio Stations near Fox Lake 162

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Gas Stations in Fox Lake 162

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FastGas
Northern

Airports Near Fox Lake 162

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fox Lake Airport—Small Airport
Garden River Airport—Small Airport
John D'Or Prairie Airport—Small Airport
Margaret Lake Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Fox Lake 162

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fox Lake 162

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fox Lake 162

What is the population of Fox Lake 162?

Fox Lake 162 has a population of 2,488 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 37.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 17.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

Is Fox Lake 162 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,000, 17% below 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 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Fox Lake 162 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Fox Lake 162 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fox Lake 162?

Fox Lake 162 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average -6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fox Lake 162?

The job market in Fox Lake 162 faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $397. There are 77 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 10 minutes, and 3.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fox Lake 162?

The median home value in Fox Lake 162 is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 4.1%.

How are the schools in Fox Lake 162?

2.2% of adults in Fox Lake 162 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 9.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Fox Lake 162?

The average commute in Fox Lake 162 is 10 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 74.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 3.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fox Lake 162?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Lake 162 is 99.4% White, 0.8% Asian. 5.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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