Okotoks, AB

Alberta

Okotoks is a mid-size city in Alberta with a population of 30,405. Residents earn $117,000 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
30,405 Population 2,043/sq mi density
$117,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$117,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQIN/A
Rain19.3 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

CommuteN/A

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
2,043
People / sq mi
14.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Okotoks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Okotoks vs U.S. Average

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: Okotoks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,000
56% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% 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 Burden17.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units10,480

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

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 Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.3 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall38.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Area14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²)
Population Density2,043/sq mi
Coordinates50.7289°N, 113.9828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+31.8%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,043/sq mi
Total Area14.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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