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Smoky Lake, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,874 Population 3/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $48,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 304 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
$61,600 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Smoky Lake, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,600
18% below
$48,600 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
27.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
17.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Smoky Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
71%
Rent
77%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smoky Lake 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

Smoky Lake residents earn a median household income of $61,600 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,600. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 120 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smoky Lake is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $900/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.6% of adults in Smoky Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 27.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Smoky Lake has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,874
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$48,600
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty17.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$900
Ownership73.0%
Housing Units445
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
Elevation2,034 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+27.2%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute19 min