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Gull Lake, AB

Alberta

Gull Lake is a small town in Alberta with a population of 226. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
226 Population 837/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent
37°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population226
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty12.9%
Commute17 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units100

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,982 ft (909 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Gull Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gull Lake receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Gull Lake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gull Lake is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gull Lake is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gull Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Gull Lake has a population of 226 with a density of 837 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.7% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.6% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

226
Total Population
2021 Census
837
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Gull Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages4.4%

Social Characteristics

Gull Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gull Lake is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gull Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Gull Lake is $448,000, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 100 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units100

Property Tax

In Gull Lake, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Gull Lake 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

Gull Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,982 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.4 inches
52% below US avg
Snowfall3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,982 ft (909 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates52.4651°N, 113.9322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Gull Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F — from 9°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").

10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 100% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+34.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density837/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Gull Lake

What is the population of Gull Lake?

Gull Lake has a population of 226 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 837 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.7% female and 53.3% male.

Is Gull Lake expensive to live in?

Gull Lake is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $448,000 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gull Lake?

Gull Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Gull Lake?

The job market in Gull Lake faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 27.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gull Lake?

The median home value in Gull Lake is $448,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Gull Lake?

10.5% of adults in Gull Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Gull Lake?

The obesity rate in Gull Lake is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Gull Lake?

The average commute in Gull Lake is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 100% of workers drive alone to work, and 27.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gull Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gull Lake is 100% White. 95.6% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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