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Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo, AB

Alberta

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is a small town in Alberta with a population of 706. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
706 Population 0/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $27,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$480 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $480/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $480
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 48.4%
290% higher than US avg

How Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population706
Median Age16.4 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$27,200
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty48.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$480
Ownership27.3%
Housing Units110
Rent Burden9.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain61.8 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+19.7%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 48.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo has a population of 706 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 12,762.1 square miles. The median age is 16.4 years, 58% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.8% female and 53.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 6.4% of residents.

Population

706
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
16.4yrs
Median Age
58% below US avg
12,762.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 6.4%
92% below US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 93.6%

Social Characteristics

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $523, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 48.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 22 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,200
Avg Weekly Wage$523

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate48.4%
290% above US avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 27.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 110 total housing units in the city. 9.1% 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$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$480
59% below US avg
Rent Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership27.3%
Owner-Occupied27.3%
Renter-Occupied72.7%
Housing Units110

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, Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo 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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Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Area12,762.1 sq mi (33,053.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.7% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+19.7%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area12,762.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Museums in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CHICO UNIVERSITY ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER5308986222$9,781,669
JANET TURNER PRINT MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM5308984476$9,781,669
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM5308985397$9,781,669
ROTH PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM5308984636$9,781,669
SPADY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM7069584283$311,237
DES CHUTES HISTORICAL CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION5033891813$117,445
DESCHUTES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5413891813$117,445
ACE BASIN NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
APALACHICOLA NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
APPALACHIAN CENTER FOR CRAFTSART MUSEUM
ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM5012125215
ARROTT ART GALLERYART MUSEUM5054543338
BABSON MAP AND GLOBE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM7812351200
CAROLE CALO GALLERYART MUSEUM
CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM9184566007
DELAWARE NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
DISCOVER CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM3195837382
EAST TAUNTON BEER CAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
ELKHORN SLOUGH NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
FORT DELAWAREHISTORIC PRESERVATION8452526660
GRAND BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
HOLLYWOOD SCI FI SCIENCE FICTION MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
IRVINE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9497864112
JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
LANIER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM7709324460
LOUISIANA TECH MUSUEMGENERAL MUSEUM
MAXWELL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM5052774405
MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART & CULTUREART MUSEUM4062432019
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGYGENERAL MUSEUM5308985897
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT KANASAS CITYGENERAL MUSEUM
NORTH INLET-WINYAH BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
PATRICIA AND PHILLIP FROST ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM3053482890
PEALE'S BARBER FARM MASTODON EXHUMATION SITEGENERAL MUSEUM
ROBERT TREAT PAINE HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROTUNDA GALLERY�ART MUSEUM
SAPELO ISLAND NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
SUNRIVER NATURE CENTER & OBSERVATORYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM57245 RIVER ROAD
UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BOTANICAL GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8659748265
WELLINGTON B. GRAY GALLERYART MUSEUM2523286336

Breweries in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewery LaneWinemaking Equipment & Supplies, Water Coolers, Brewers Equipment & Supplies, Internet Shopping286 Torbay Rd7097544090Visit
Clevenger's Beverage Connection Inc.Brewery237 Lincoln Way W7174859401
Danny Boy Beer WorksBrewery Village of Westclay12702 Meeting House Rd
Dr. Frank J KearsePrimary Care Doctor, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Family Practitioner, West Chester, West Chester Brew6716 Southampton Ln5137378384
MaxwellsBrewery226 Elk Ave9703491221
Plank Road Tavern & RestaurantBreweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Resta236 State Highway 53 N4199812285

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Frequently Asked Questions About Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo

What is the population of Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo?

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo has a population of 706 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 12,762.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 16.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.8% female and 53.9% male.

Is Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,000, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo?

Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.8 inches.

How is the job market in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo?

The job market in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $523. There are 22 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo?

The median home value in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $480. The homeownership rate is 27.3%.

How are the schools in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo?

2.6% of adults in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.7% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo?

The average commute in Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Improvement District No. 24 Wood Buffalo is 100% White. 6.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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