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Provost No. 52, AB

Alberta

Provost No. 52 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,071. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,071 Population 2/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $51,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $604/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

How Provost No. 52 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,071
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty8.9%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units850
Rent Burden17.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+39.1%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Provost No. 52 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Provost No. 52 receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Provost No. 52 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Provost No. 52 is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Provost No. 52 is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Provost No. 52 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Provost No. 52 has a population of 2,071 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

2,071
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
1,378.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Provost No. 52 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Provost No. 52 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Provost No. 52 is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Provost No. 52 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Provost No. 52 is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% 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$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden17.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied14.7%
Housing Units850

Property Tax

In Provost No. 52, 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: Provost No. 52 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

Provost No. 52 has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.8 inches. The area enjoys 307 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.8 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)
Area1,378.8 sq mi (3,571.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates52.3501°N, 110.2683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+39.1%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,378.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.9%

Nearby Cities

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