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Keephills, AB

Alberta

Keephills is a small town in Alberta with a population of 48. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
48 Population 63/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population48
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units19
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Keephills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keephills receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Keephills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Keephills is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Keephills is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Keephills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Keephills has a population of 48 with a density of 63 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.2% of residents.

Population

48
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Keephills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish 1.8%
87% below US avg
Other Languages 14.0%

Social Characteristics

Keephills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keephills 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 average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 1 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 18.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Keephills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)1

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Keephills is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 19 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,615
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units19

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, Keephills receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Keephills 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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Keephills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates53.4418°N, 114.3521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 126 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 143 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 148 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 93 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 128 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 142 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 145 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 150 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 121 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 144 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 140 km
Nov 9, 1994 91 km S of Edson, Canada M2.9 145 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 121 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in

Keephills has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 10°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 85.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density63/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Schools in Keephills

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Keephills School
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Libraries in Keephills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Darwell Public Library0.0

Ski Resorts Near Keephills

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Keephills

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrhead AirportSmall Airport
Calmar/Wizard Lake AirportSmall Airport
Drayton Valley Industrial AirportYDCSmall Airport
Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm)Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) AerodromeSmall Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve AirportSmall Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) AerodromeSmall Airport
Goodwood FieldSmall Airport
Morrinville Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Parkland AirportSmall Airport
Springdale AirportSmall Airport
Stony Plain (Stony Field) AirportSmall Airport
Sunshine Bay AirportSmall Airport
Warburg / Zajes AirportSmall Airport
Westlock AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keephills

What is the population of Keephills?

Keephills has a population of 48 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Keephills expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Keephills safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Keephills receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Keephills?

Keephills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Keephills?

The unemployment rate in Keephills is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 1 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 18.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Keephills?

The median home value in Keephills is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Keephills?

32.9% of adults in Keephills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Keephills?

The average commute in Keephills is 25 minutes. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Keephills?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Keephills is 94.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 84.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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