Median Income
$78,000
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.0%
233% higher than US avg
How Medicine Hat Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population63,271
Median AgeN/A
Density1,464/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment12.0%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units27,215
Rent Burden19.5%
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain14.3 in/yr
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+3.3%
Is Medicine Hat a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Medicine Hat receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Medicine Hat has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Medicine Hat is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Medicine Hat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches, including 34.0 inches of snow.
Medicine Hat has a population of 63,271 with a density of 1,464 people per square mile.
Population
63,271
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Medicine Hat vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Medicine Hat vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Medicine Hat is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Medicine Hat vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,000 |
| 4% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.0% |
| 233% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.1% |
| Housing Units | 27,215 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Medicine Hat vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Medicine Hat vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Medicine Hat has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.3 inches.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 14.3 inches |
| 62% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 34.0 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 43.2 sq mi (112.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0393°N, 110.6766°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |