Median Income
$117,000
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.2%
156% higher than US avg
How Okotoks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population30,405
Median AgeN/A
Density2,043/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
B+
Median Income$117,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.2%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units10,480
Rent Burden17.2%
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
AQIN/A
Rain19.3 in/yr
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+4.3%
Is Okotoks a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Okotoks receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Okotoks has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Okotoks is $117,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Okotoks among higher-income communities. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Okotoks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 38.3 inches of snow.
Okotoks has a population of 30,405 with a density of 2,043 people per square mile.
Population
30,405
Total Population
2021 Census
The median household income in Okotoks is $117,000, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $117,000 |
| 56% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.3% |
| Housing Units | 10,480 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Okotoks vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Okotoks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Okotoks has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.3 inches.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 19.3 inches |
| 49% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 38.3 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,043/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7289°N, 113.9828°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |