Kneehill County, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /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
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kneehill County, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,000
21% above
$56,250 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
30.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
9.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Kneehill County Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
106%
Rent
90%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kneehill County a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kneehill County residents earn a median household income of $91,000 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,250. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 155 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kneehill County is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.1% of adults in Kneehill County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 30.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kneehill County has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$56,250
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership86.0%
Housing Units1,750
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
Elevation2,835 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

55.7% work from home.