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Oyen, AB

Alberta

Oyen is a small town in Alberta with a population of 917. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
917 Population 461/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population917
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units335
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,513 ft (766 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Oyen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oyen receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Oyen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oyen is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oyen is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Oyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Oyen has a population of 917 with a density of 461 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 5.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.8% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

917
Total Population
461
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Oyen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages8.2%

Social Characteristics

Oyen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oyen is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Oyen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Oyen is $180,000, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 335 total housing units in the city. 24.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.0%
Renter-Occupied9.0%
Housing Units335

Property Tax

In Oyen, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Oyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.8°F
32% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.6 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall2.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,513 ft (766 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density461/sq mi
Coordinates51.3489°N, 110.4872°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Oyen has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F — from 3°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").

5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 75.9% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.7% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+34.7%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density461/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home16.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Oyen

What is the population of Oyen?

Oyen has a population of 917 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 461 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 49.5% male.

Is Oyen expensive to live in?

Oyen is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $80,000, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,000 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Oyen?

Oyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Oyen?

The unemployment rate in Oyen is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Oyen?

The median home value in Oyen is $180,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Oyen?

5.0% of adults in Oyen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Oyen?

The obesity rate in Oyen is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Oyen?

The average commute in Oyen is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.9% of workers drive alone to work, 3.7% use public transit, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Oyen?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Oyen is 94% White, 5.4% Asian. 91.8% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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