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Rocky Mountain House, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,765 Population 1,342/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $55,600 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 288 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Mountain House, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$55,600 per capita
Home Value
$280,000
1% below
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
9% below
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
30.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.9%
314% above
10.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
288 sunny days/yr

How Rocky Mountain House Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
99%
Rent
91%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
414%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Mountain House 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

Rocky Mountain House residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,600. The unemployment rate stands at 14.9% (314% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 210 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rocky Mountain House is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.2% of adults in Rocky Mountain House hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 30.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Mountain House has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,765
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,342/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$55,600
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty10.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$1,060
Ownership70.9%
Housing Units2,695
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days288/yr
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation3,228 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute20 min