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Lac La Biche, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,673 Population 2/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $53,900 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,180 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,180/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lac La Biche, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$53,900 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
1% above
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
28.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
9.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
262 sunny days/yr

How Lac La Biche Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
142%
Rent
101%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lac La Biche a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lac La Biche residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,900. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 238 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lac La Biche is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 15.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.5% of adults in Lac La Biche hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 28.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac La Biche has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,673
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$53,900
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty9.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,180
Ownership78.4%
Housing Units2,945
Rent Burden15.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation1,864 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

17.4% work from home.