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Rycroft, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
550 Population 770/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $45,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rycroft, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$45,600 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
35.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
353% above
15.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
303 sunny days/yr

How Rycroft Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
53%
Rent
77%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
453%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rycroft a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rycroft residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,600. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rycroft is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $900/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.8% of adults in Rycroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 35.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rycroft has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population550
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density770/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$45,600
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty15.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$900
Ownership72.3%
Housing Units235
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain18.1 in/yr
Elevation2,001 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+35.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min