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Pincher Creek, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,622 Population 951/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $50,040 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pincher Creek, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,000
2% below
$50,040 per capita
Home Value
$276,000
2% below
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
27.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
11.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
294 sunny days/yr

How Pincher Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pincher Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
98%
Rent
90%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pincher Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pincher Creek residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,040. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 112 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pincher Creek is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.1% of adults in Pincher Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 27.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pincher Creek has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,622
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$50,040
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty11.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership77.3%
Housing Units1,520
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation3,786 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute21 min