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Siksika 146, AB

Alberta

Siksika 146 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,576. Residents earn $56,400 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,576 Population 13/sq mi density
$56,400 Median Income $26,960 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$56,400 median income, 34.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $56,400
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 34.5%
858% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 35.5%
186% higher than US avg

How Siksika 146 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,576
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$26,960
Unemployment34.5%
Poverty35.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
Ownership4.8%
Housing Units1,050
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation2,904 ft (885 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+35.6%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Siksika 146 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Siksika 146 receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Siksika 146 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Siksika 146 is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 34.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 35.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Siksika 146 is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Siksika 146 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches.

Siksika 146 has a population of 3,576 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 271.7 square miles. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 47.3% of residents.

Population

3,576
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
271.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Siksika 146 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 47.3%
40% below US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 52.7%

Social Characteristics

Siksika 146 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Siksika 146 is $56,400, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,960 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $518, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 34.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 111 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 4.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Siksika 146 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,400
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,960
Avg Weekly Wage$518

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment34.5%
858% above US avg
Poverty Rate35.5%
186% above US avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Siksika 146 is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 4.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,050 total housing units in the city. 32.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,615
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden32.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership4.8%
Owner-Occupied4.8%
Renter-Occupied1.0%
Housing Units1,050

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Siksika 146 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Siksika 146 vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Siksika 146 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,904 ft (885 m)
Area271.7 sq mi (703.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates50.8046°N, 112.9961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 18, 1991.

Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 100 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Siksika 146 has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.6% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+35.6%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area271.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home4.3%

Colleges & Universities in Siksika 146

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Old Sun Community College

Schools in Siksika 146

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chief Old Sun Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Siksika 146

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Squirrel FM MP3 192 kbps
CKMR-FM 104.5 "More Country" Strathmore, AB country AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Siksika 146

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

Libraries in Siksika 146

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Milo Library and Archives0.0

Gas Stations in Siksika 146

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fas Gas
Petro-Canada

Banks in Siksika 146

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Airports Near Siksika 146

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agro 1 AirstripSmall Airport
Appleton FieldSmall Airport
Bassano AirportSmall Airport
Beiseker AirportSmall Airport
Brant (Dixon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Cheadle AirportTILSmall Airport
Drumheller Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Ostergard's AirportSmall Airport
Rockyford AirportSmall Airport
Rockyford/Early Bird Air AirportSmall Airport
Strathmore (D.J. Murray) AirportSmall Airport
Vulcan / Kirkcaldy AirportSmall Airport
Vulcan AirportSmall Airport
Wild Rose AirportSmall Airport
Wilderman Farm AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Siksika 146

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cluny Post Office
Gleichen Post Office

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siksika 146

What is the population of Siksika 146?

Siksika 146 has a population of 3,576 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 271.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Siksika 146 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Siksika 146 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Siksika 146 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Siksika 146?

Siksika 146 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Siksika 146?

The job market in Siksika 146 faces challenges, with unemployment at 34.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $518. There are 111 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 4.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Siksika 146?

The median home value in Siksika 146 is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 4.8%.

How are the schools in Siksika 146?

7.3% of adults in Siksika 146 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.6% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Siksika 146?

The average commute in Siksika 146 is 25 minutes. 90.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 4.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Siksika 146?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Siksika 146 is 99.6% White. 47.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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