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Mountain View County, AB

Alberta

Mountain View County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 12,981. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,981 Population 9/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $56,200 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

How Mountain View County Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,981
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$56,200
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty11.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership85.8%
Housing Units5,015
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Mountain View County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mountain View County receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mountain View County has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mountain View County is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mountain View County is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mountain View County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches.

Mountain View County has a population of 12,981 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,453.1 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.6% of residents.

Population

12,981
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1,453.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Mountain View County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.6%
18% above US avg
Spanish 0.9%
94% below US avg
Other Languages 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Mountain View County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mountain View County is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,081, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 402 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 48.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mountain View County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,200
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)402

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home48.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Mountain View County is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 85.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,015 total housing units in the city. 18.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.8%
Owner-Occupied85.8%
Renter-Occupied14.2%
Housing Units5,015

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, Mountain View County receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Mountain View County 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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Mountain View County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)
Area1,453.1 sq mi (3,763.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates51.6878°N, 114.2502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 92 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 104 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 86 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 124 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 88 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 74 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 83 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 109 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 81 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 112 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 71 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 124 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 87 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 98 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 124 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 111 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 94 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 86 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 86 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Mountain View County has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 12°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+31.4%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area1,453.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home48.7%

Colleges & Universities in Mountain View County

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Flight Centre - - - - -
John Deere Training Centre - - - - -
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology - - - - -

Radio Stations near Mountain View County

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFIT-FM "Air 106.1" Airdrie, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Jamz 403 caribbean music, raggae MP3 192 kbps
CKXY 91.5 "Cochrane Now" Cochrane, AB country AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Mountain View County

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bowden Pioneer Museum
Carstairs
Carstairs
Carstairs Heritage Centre
Didsbury Museum
Mountain View Museum

Libraries in Mountain View County

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bob Clark Library0.0
Bowden Public Library0.0
Didsbury Library0.0
Didsbury Library Society0.0
Olds Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mountain View County

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bergen Market
Olds Farmer's Market

Breweries in Mountain View County

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Olds College Teaching Brewery

Airports Near Mountain View County

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calgary International AirportYYCLarge Airport
Calgary / Springbank Airport-Medium Airport
Red Deer Regional AirportYQFMedium Airport
Airdrie Aerodrome-Small Airport
Alhambra / Ahlstrom Airport-Small Airport
Anchor 9 Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Arkayla Springs Airport-Small Airport
Big Bend Airport-Small Airport
Bishell's Airport-Small Airport
Cheadle AirportTILSmall Airport
Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport-Small Airport
Didsbury/Minty Field-Small Airport
Hespero Airport-Small Airport
Hillmans Farm Airport-Small Airport
Olds (Netook) Airport-Small Airport
Olds / North 40 Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Olds-Didsbury Airport-Small Airport
Red Deer / Truant Airfield-Small Airport
Rocky Mountain House AirportYRMSmall Airport
Safron Farms Airport-Small Airport
Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport-Small Airport
Sundre / Goodwins Farm Airport-Small Airport
Sundre Airport-Small Airport
Truant South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mountain View County

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Westerdale United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain View County

What is the population of Mountain View County?

Mountain View County has a population of 12,981 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,453.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Mountain View County expensive to live in?

The median household income is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Mountain View County safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Mountain View County receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Mountain View County?

Mountain View County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mountain View County?

The unemployment rate in Mountain View County is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,081. There are 402 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 48.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mountain View County?

The median home value in Mountain View County is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 85.8%.

How are the schools in Mountain View County?

9.9% of adults in Mountain View County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Mountain View County?

The average commute in Mountain View County is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 48.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mountain View County?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View County is 98.4% White, 0.9% Asian. 92.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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