Picture Butte, AB

Alberta

Picture Butte is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,930. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,930 Population 1,657/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 3.5% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,930
Median AgeN/A
Density1,657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment3.5%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units690
Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+35.8%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Picture Butte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Picture Butte receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Picture Butte has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Picture Butte is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market.

Education

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.8% have completed high school.

Picture Butte has a population of 1,930 with a density of 1,657 people per square mile.

Population

1,930
Total Population
2021 Census
1,657
People / sq mi
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Picture Butte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Picture Butte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Picture Butte is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Picture Butte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below 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 Burden16.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied20.3%
Housing Units690

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Picture Butte vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,657/sq mi
Coordinates49.8833°N, 112.7852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+35.8%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,657/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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