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Lac Ste. Anne County, AB

Alberta

Lac Ste. Anne County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 10,832. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,832 Population 10/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $54,400 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Lac Ste. Anne County Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,832
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$54,400
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty12.5%
Commute39 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,375
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute39 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Lac Ste. Anne County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac Ste. Anne County receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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, long commute times. Lac Ste. Anne County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac Ste. Anne County is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac Ste. Anne County is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Lac Ste. Anne County has a population of 10,832 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.4% Asian.

Population

10,832
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
1,098.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac Ste. Anne County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Lac Ste. Anne County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac Ste. Anne County is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Lac Ste. Anne County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac Ste. Anne County is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden19.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.2%
Renter-Occupied7.9%
Housing Units4,375

Property Tax

In Lac Ste. Anne 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: Lac Ste. Anne 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

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+30.3%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area1,098.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home25.9%

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