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.
Data updated June 2026
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How Lacombe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
CCommunity
Is Lacombe a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lacombe receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Lacombe vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Lacombe vs U.S. Average
Income: Lacombe vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $89,000 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 319 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 19.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% |
| Housing Units | 5,195 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Lacombe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,815 ft (858 m) |
| Area | 1,065.3 sq mi (2,759.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4668°N, 113.7353°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Lacombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 13°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 30.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,065.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
Schools in Lacombe
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James S. McCormick School | - | - | - | - |
| Lacombe Outreach School | - | - | - | - |
| Lacombe Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lacombe Upper Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| The FIRST STEP Center | - | - | - | - |
| Lacombe Composite High School | - | - | - | - |
| Terrace Ridge Schoolgrounds | - | - | - | - |
| Lacombe Christian School Grounds | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lacombe
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFDV "106.7 Rewind Radio" Red Deer, AB | 80's, 90's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CFDV-FM 106.7 Rewind Radio | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKGY-FM 95.5 Real Country 95.5 | - | AAC 131 kbps | |
| CJUV-FM 94.1 "Sunny 94" Lacombe, AB (MP3 Stream) | classic hits, oldies | MP3 56 kbps | |
| CKJR "Sports 1440" Wetaskiwin, AB (MP3 Stream) | new format rebranding, sports news | AAC 129 kbps | |
| CHUB-FM 105.5 Big 105 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHUB-FM "Big 105.5" Red Deer, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIZZ-FM Z 98.9 | - | AAC 131 kbps | |
| CKRD-FM 90.5 "Shine FM" | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CJUV-FM 94.1 Sunny 94 | classic hits, lacombe | MP3 56 kbps | |
| CJUV-FM 94.1 "Sunny 94 | - | MP3 56 kbps | |
| CJUV-FM 94.1 "Sunny 94" Lacombe, AB (AAC Stream) | classic hits, oldies | AAC+ 63 kbps | |
| CKJR "Sports 1440" Wetaskiwin, AB (AAC Stream) | new format rebranding, sports news | AAC 132 kbps |
Museums in Lacombe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Sports Hall of Fame | ||||
| Kerry Wood Nature Centre | ||||
| Michener House Museum | ||||
| Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery |
Libraries in Lacombe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacombe Memorial Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| RDP Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Red Deer Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Red Deer Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Red Deer Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Red Deer Public Library G.H. Dawe | 0.0 | |||||
| Servus Credit Union Public Library - Blackfalds Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lacombe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signatures Our Best to You Red Deer Handmade Market |
Hotels in Lacombe
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lacombe
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lacombe
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lacombe
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lacombe
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Lacombe
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lacombe
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lacombe
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lacombe
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lacombe
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lacombe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Hop Brewing | ||||
| Sawback Brewing Co. | ||||
| Siding 14 Brewing Company | ||||
| Troubled Monk |
Stadiums & Teams in Lacombe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lacombe
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lodge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gwynne Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lacombe
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Red Deer Regional Airport | YQF | Medium Airport |
| Big Bend Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm) | - | Small Airport |
| Hespero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hillmans Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lacombe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millet/Creekview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olds (Netook) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olds / North 40 Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ponoka Industrial (Labrie Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Red Deer / Truant Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rimbey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Safron Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Springdale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Truant South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wetaskiwin Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lacombe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lacombe
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Andrews | |
| St. Cyprian's Anglican Church | |
| St. Stephen‘s Catholic Parish | |
| Wolf Creek Church |
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What is the population of Lacombe?
Lacombe has a population of 10,283 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,065.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.6 years. The population is 52.1% female and 47.9% male.
Is Lacombe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $340,000 (21% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Lacombe safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lacombe receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Lacombe?
Lacombe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches, with 23.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lacombe?
The job market in Lacombe faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,015. There are 319 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 15.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Lacombe?
The median home value in Lacombe is $340,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,210. The homeownership rate is 71.8%.
How are the schools in Lacombe?
13.7% of adults in Lacombe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.1% have completed high school. 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Lacombe?
The average commute in Lacombe is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Lacombe?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lacombe is 89.1% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% Asian. 88.7% of residents speak only English at home.
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