Pincher Creek, AB

Alberta

Pincher Creek is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,622. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,622 Population 951/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,622
Median AgeN/A
Density951/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.5%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,520
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Pincher Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pincher Creek receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pincher Creek has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pincher Creek is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.

Pincher Creek has a population of 3,622 with a density of 951 people per square mile.

Population

3,622
Total Population
2021 Census
951
People / sq mi
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Pincher Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Pincher Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pincher Creek is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Pincher Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% 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 Burden18.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.3%
Renter-Occupied23.0%
Housing Units1,520

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Pincher Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density951/sq mi
Coordinates49.4833°N, 113.9520°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+27.9%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density951/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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