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Kneehill County, AB

Alberta

Kneehill County is a small town in Alberta with a population of 4,992. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,992 Population 4/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $56,250 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,050
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,992
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$56,250
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,750
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Kneehill County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kneehill County receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kneehill County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kneehill County is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kneehill County is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Kneehill County has a population of 4,992 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1% Asian.

Population

4,992
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1,302.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Kneehill County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages15.4%

Social Characteristics

Kneehill County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kneehill County is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Kneehill County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,250

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.1 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home55.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kneehill County is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% 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$1,050
10% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.0%
Renter-Occupied13.7%
Housing Units1,750

Property Tax

In Kneehill County, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kneehill County 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

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+30.7%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area1,302.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.1 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home55.7%

Nearby Cities

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