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Kitscoty, AB

Alberta

Kitscoty is a small town in Alberta with a population of 852. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
852 Population 1,462/sq mi density
$106,000 Median Income $59,200 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,640 Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,640/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,640
41% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population852
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,462/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$59,200
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty7.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,640
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units310
Rent Burden15.9%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Kitscoty a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kitscoty receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kitscoty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kitscoty is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Kitscoty among higher-income communities. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kitscoty is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,640 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kitscoty has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 2°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.

Kitscoty has a population of 852 with a density of 1,462 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (93%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

852
Total Population
1,462
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Kitscoty vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages2.4%

Social Characteristics

Kitscoty vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kitscoty is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 16.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Kitscoty vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Kitscoty is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,640 (41% above the national average of $1,163). There are 310 total housing units in the city. 15.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,640
41% above US avg
Rent Burden15.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.3%
Renter-Occupied19.4%
Housing Units310

Property Tax

In Kitscoty, 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: Kitscoty 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

Kitscoty has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 2°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 3.1 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 2,208 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.8°F
36% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall3.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,462/sq mi
Coordinates53.3418°N, 110.3327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in

Kitscoty has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F — from 2°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% 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. 90.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+31.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,462/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Kitscoty

What is the population of Kitscoty?

Kitscoty has a population of 852 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,462 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 50% male.

Is Kitscoty expensive to live in?

Kitscoty 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 $106,000, 41% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,640 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kitscoty?

Kitscoty has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 2°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 3.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Kitscoty?

The job market in Kitscoty faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 16.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kitscoty?

The median home value in Kitscoty is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,640.

How are the schools in Kitscoty?

11.9% of adults in Kitscoty hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Kitscoty?

The obesity rate in Kitscoty 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 Kitscoty?

The average commute in Kitscoty is 25 minutes. 90.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kitscoty?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kitscoty is 93% White. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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