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Holden, AB

Alberta

Holden is a small town in Alberta with a population of 338. Residents earn $54,400 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
338 Population 564/sq mi density
$54,400 Median Income $36,000 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$54,400 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,400
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.0%
456% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.5%
41% higher than US avg

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

People

Population338
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,400
Per Capita$36,000
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty17.5%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units170
Rent Burden14.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+39.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Holden a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Holden is $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Holden is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Holden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Holden has a population of 338 with a density of 564 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.3% female and 53.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

338
Total Population
564
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Holden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages7.5%

Social Characteristics

Holden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Holden is $54,400, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,000. The unemployment rate is 20.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 21.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Holden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,400
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.0%
456% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.5%
41% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Holden is $120,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 170 total housing units in the city. 14.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden14.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.3%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units170

Property Tax

In Holden, 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: Holden 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

Holden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 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 2,270 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.1 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates53.2332°N, 112.2350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
October 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Holden has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F — from 7°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 39.2% 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. 78.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
83% below US avg
High School+39.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density564/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Holden

What is the population of Holden?

Holden has a population of 338 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 564 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.3% female and 53.7% male.

Is Holden expensive to live in?

Holden 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 $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Holden?

Holden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Holden?

The job market in Holden faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 21.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Holden?

The median home value in Holden is $120,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Holden?

5.9% of adults in Holden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Holden?

The obesity rate in Holden 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 Holden?

The average commute in Holden is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Holden?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Holden is 94.1% White. 91% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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