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Rimbey, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,470 Population 562/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $42,480 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rimbey, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$42,480 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
79% below
30.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
339% above
16.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Rimbey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
89%
Rent
73%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
439%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rimbey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rimbey residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,480. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rimbey is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.9% of adults in Rimbey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 30.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rimbey has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,470
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$42,480
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty16.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$850
Ownership73.3%
Housing Units1,105
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation3,005 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+30.1%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute20 min