Median Income
$58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
15.8%
339% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.9%
36% higher than US avg
How Rimbey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,470
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$42,480
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty16.9%
Commute20 min
Housing
A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,105
Rent Burden22.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,005 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+30.1%
Graduate+2.3%
Is Rimbey a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rimbey receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Rimbey has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rimbey is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rimbey is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.1% have completed high school.
Rimbey has a population of 2,470 with a density of 562 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 4.3% Asian.
Population
2,470
Total Population
2021 Census
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.5% |
The median household income in Rimbey is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,480 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.8% |
| 339% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| 36% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
The median home value in Rimbey is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,105 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Rimbey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6334°N, 114.2353°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |