Innisfail, AB

Alberta

Innisfail is a small city in Alberta with a population of 7,985. Residents earn $76,500 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,985 Population 1,066/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $51,700 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 292 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,500
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.2%
211% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,985
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,066/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$51,700
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty10.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,350
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQIN/A
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,114 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Innisfail a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Innisfail receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Innisfail offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Innisfail is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Innisfail is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Innisfail has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 292 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches, including 26.0 inches of snow.

Innisfail has a population of 7,985 with a density of 1,066 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 4.4% Asian.

Population

7,985
Total Population
2021 Census
1,066
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
7.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Innisfail vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
18% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages6.9%

Social Characteristics

Innisfail vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Innisfail is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Innisfail vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,500
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Innisfail is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.5%
Renter-Occupied29.6%
Housing Units3,350

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Innisfail vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Innisfail vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Innisfail has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.3 inches. The area enjoys 292 sunny days per year.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.3 inches
47% below US avg
Snowfall26.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density1,066/sq mi
Coordinates52.0269°N, 113.9507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,066/sq mi
Total Area7.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.6%

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