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Ryley, AB

Alberta

Ryley is a small town in Alberta with a population of 484. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
484 Population 496/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $43,000 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

How Ryley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population484
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$43,000
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty16.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units225
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+36.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Ryley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ryley receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ryley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ryley is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ryley is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ryley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Ryley has a population of 484 with a density of 496 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 3.6% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.7% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

484
Total Population
496
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Ryley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages7.3%

Social Characteristics

Ryley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ryley is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,000. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 5.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ryley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,200
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ryley is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). There are 225 total housing units in the city. 20.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units225

Property Tax

In Ryley, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Ryley 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

Ryley has a cool climate with 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 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.7 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates53.2924°N, 112.4383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Ryley has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F — from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").

2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 79% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+36.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density496/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Ryley

What is the population of Ryley?

Ryley has a population of 484 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 51% male.

Is Ryley expensive to live in?

Ryley is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ryley?

Ryley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Ryley?

The job market in Ryley faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ryley?

The median home value in Ryley is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000.

How are the schools in Ryley?

2.7% of adults in Ryley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ryley?

The obesity rate in Ryley is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Ryley?

The average commute in Ryley is 27 minutes. 79% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ryley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ryley is 96.4% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino. 91.7% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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