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Killam, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
918 Population 372/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $63,200 per capita
$210,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Killam, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$63,200 per capita
Home Value
$210,000
26% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
11.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
37.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
9.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
307 sunny days/yr

How Killam Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Killam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
74%
Rent
69%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Killam a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Killam residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,200. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Killam is $210,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 11.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.9% of adults in Killam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 37.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Killam has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population918
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$63,200
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty9.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,215

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent$800
Ownership86.3%
Housing Units400
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain15.9 in/yr
Elevation2,228 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+37.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min