Lacombe, AB

Alberta

Lacombe is a small city in Alberta with a population of 10,283. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,283 Population 10/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $52,800 per capita
$340,000 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 277 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$340,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $340,000
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,210
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,283
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$52,800
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty8.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$340,000
Rent$1,210
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,195
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQIN/A
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation2,815 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+30.1%
Graduate+4.9%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Lacombe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lacombe receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lacombe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lacombe is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lacombe is $340,000, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lacombe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 277 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches, including 23.0 inches of snow.

Lacombe has a population of 10,283 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%), with 1.9% Black, 7.2% Asian.

Population

10,283
Total Population
2021 Census
10
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1,065.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lacombe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.7%
13% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages10.2%

Social Characteristics

Lacombe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lacombe is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Lacombe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lacombe is $340,000, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$340,000
21% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above US avg
Rent Burden19.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.8%
Renter-Occupied28.2%
Housing Units5,195

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lacombe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lacombe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Lacombe has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.7 inches. The area enjoys 277 sunny days per year.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.7 inches
48% below US avg
Snowfall23.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Area1,065.3 sq mi (2,759.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates52.4668°N, 113.7353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+30.1%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area1,065.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home15.7%

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