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Lesser Slave River No. 124, AB

Alberta

Lesser Slave River No. 124 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,861. Residents earn $99,000 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,861 Population 1/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $57,250 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $360,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,210
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

How Lesser Slave River No. 124 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,861
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$57,250
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty8.9%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$360,000
Rent$1,210
Ownership89.7%
Housing Units1,165
Rent Burden14.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Lesser Slave River No. 124 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lesser Slave River No. 124 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. Lesser Slave River No. 124 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lesser Slave River No. 124 is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 32% above $75,149. This places Lesser Slave River No. 124 among higher-income communities. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lesser Slave River No. 124 is $360,000, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x 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

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lesser Slave River No. 124 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 300 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.

Lesser Slave River No. 124 has a population of 2,861 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,877.2 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.7% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.6% of residents.

Population

2,861
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
3,877.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lesser Slave River No. 124 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.6%
17% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Lesser Slave River No. 124 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lesser Slave River No. 124 is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,250 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,101, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 89 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 19.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lesser Slave River No. 124 vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$99,000
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,250
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lesser Slave River No. 124 is $360,000, 28% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 89.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,165 total housing units in the city. 14.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,000
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above US avg
Rent Burden14.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.7%
Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied11.2%
Housing Units1,165

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Lesser Slave River No. 124 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lesser Slave River No. 124 vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Lesser Slave River No. 124 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average34.4°F
36% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area3,877.2 sq mi (10,041.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.2746°N, 114.3358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 18, 1992.

Mar 18, 1992 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada M3.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 1.0 in

Lesser Slave River No. 124 has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 4°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
82% below US avg
High School+30.5%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area3,877.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.9%

Radio Stations near Lesser Slave River No. 124

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHSL-FM "Boom 92.7"" Slave Lake , AB classic hits AAC 145 kbps

Airports Near Lesser Slave River No. 124

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Slave Lake AirportYZHMedium Airport
Saulteaux Airport-Small Airport
Wabasca Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lesser Slave River No. 124

What is the population of Lesser Slave River No. 124?

Lesser Slave River No. 124 has a population of 2,861 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,877.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.7% female and 53.3% male.

Is Lesser Slave River No. 124 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $99,000, 32% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $360,000 (28% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lesser Slave River No. 124 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lesser Slave River No. 124 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lesser Slave River No. 124?

Lesser Slave River No. 124 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lesser Slave River No. 124?

The job market in Lesser Slave River No. 124 faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,101. There are 89 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 19.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lesser Slave River No. 124?

The median home value in Lesser Slave River No. 124 is $360,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,210. The homeownership rate is 89.7%.

How are the schools in Lesser Slave River No. 124?

6.1% of adults in Lesser Slave River No. 124 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lesser Slave River No. 124?

The average commute in Lesser Slave River No. 124 is 29 minutes. 90% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lesser Slave River No. 124?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lesser Slave River No. 124 is 99.1% White, 0.9% Asian. 91.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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