Newell County, AB

Alberta

Newell County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 7,465. Residents earn $92,000 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,465 Population 3/sq mi density
$92,000 Median Income $57,500 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,090 Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,000
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,090
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,465
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$57,500
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,090
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,405
Rent Burden15.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Newell County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Newell County receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Newell County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Newell County is $92,000, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Newell County is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.

Newell County has a population of 7,465 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 1.4% Asian.

Population

7,465
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
2,243.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Newell County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.8%
3% below US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages23.6%

Social Characteristics

Newell County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Newell County is $92,000, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Newell County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,000
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home45.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Newell County is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,090 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,090
6% below US avg
Rent Burden15.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units2,405

Property Tax

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+33.2%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area2,243.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home45.9%

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