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Paintearth County No. 18, AB

Alberta

Paintearth County No. 18 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,990. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,990 Population 2/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $51,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent 10.1% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,030
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

How Paintearth County No. 18 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,990
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$51,400
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.6%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,030
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units650
Rent Burden10.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,749 ft (838 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Paintearth County No. 18 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paintearth County No. 18 receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Paintearth County No. 18 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paintearth County No. 18 is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paintearth County No. 18 is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Paintearth County No. 18 has a population of 1,990 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

1,990
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1,250.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Paintearth County No. 18 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.2%
9% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages14.6%

Social Characteristics

Paintearth County No. 18 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paintearth County No. 18 is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Paintearth County No. 18 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Paintearth County No. 18 is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,030 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,030
11% below US avg
Rent Burden10.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied14.6%
Housing Units650

Property Tax

In Paintearth County No. 18, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Paintearth County No. 18 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

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+32.0%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,250.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.7%

Nearby Cities

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