Lethbridge, AB

Alberta

Lethbridge is a small city in Alberta with a population of 10,120. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
10,120 Population 9/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
117 Violent Crime/100K 102 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K (69% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 117/100K
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg

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

People

Population10,120
Median AgeN/A
Density9/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.4%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units40,225
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property102/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+5.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Lethbridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lethbridge receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lethbridge has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lethbridge is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high.

Safety & Crime

Lethbridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 102 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.

Lethbridge has a population of 10,120 with a density of 9 people per square mile.

Population

10,120
Total Population
2021 Census
9
People / sq mi
1,087.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lethbridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Lethbridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lethbridge is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Lethbridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%
Renter-Occupied31.8%
Housing Units40,225

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Lethbridge has a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents, 69% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 102 per 100,000 (95% below US avg).

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent116.5/100K
69% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property102.0/100K
95% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1,087.1 sq mi (2,815.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates49.7000°N, 112.8186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+32.0%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area1,087.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

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