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Hughenden, AB

Alberta

Hughenden is a small town in Alberta with a population of 213. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
213 Population 706/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent
36°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population213
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty12.9%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units90

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+32.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Hughenden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hughenden receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hughenden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hughenden is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hughenden is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hughenden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 4°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 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Hughenden has a population of 213 with a density of 706 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

213
Total Population
706
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hughenden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
21% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg
Other Languages2.3%

Social Characteristics

Hughenden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hughenden 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 10.5% (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 29 minutes. 13.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Hughenden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% 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 Time29.3 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Hughenden 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 90 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, 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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Renter-Occupied11.1%
Housing Units90

Property Tax

In Hughenden, 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: Hughenden 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

Hughenden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 4°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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 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 2,297 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.7°F
34% below US avg
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall3.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density706/sq mi
Coordinates52.5108°N, 110.9633°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Hughenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F — from 4°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.6").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% 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. 80% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+32.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density706/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Hughenden

What is the population of Hughenden?

Hughenden has a population of 213 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 706 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

Is Hughenden expensive to live in?

Hughenden 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 $120,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hughenden?

Hughenden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 4°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 15.9 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Hughenden?

The job market in Hughenden faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 13.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hughenden?

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

How are the schools in Hughenden?

0.0% of adults in Hughenden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hughenden?

The obesity rate in Hughenden 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 Hughenden?

The average commute in Hughenden is 29 minutes. 80% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hughenden?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hughenden is 100% White. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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