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Standard, AB

Alberta

Standard is a small town in Alberta with a population of 353. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
353 Population 391/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $55,600 per capita
$234,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $234,000
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.9%
286% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population353
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female52% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$55,600
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty9.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,091
Ownership86.2%
Housing Units145
Rent Burden10.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,959 ft (902 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+23.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Standard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Standard receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Standard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Standard is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.9%, unemployment is notably high. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Standard is $234,000, 17% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Standard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 309 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches.

Standard has a population of 353 with a density of 391 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.5% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.1% of residents.

Population

353
Total Population
2021 Census
391
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Standard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.1%
15% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
89% below US avg
Other Languages 8.5%

Social Characteristics

Standard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Standard is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,069, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 19.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Standard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,600
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Standard is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 86.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 145 total housing units in the city. 10.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,000
17% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.2%
Owner-Occupied86.2%
Renter-Occupied17.2%
Housing Units145

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, Standard receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Standard 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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Standard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,959 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.3°F
29% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,959 ft (902 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates51.1168°N, 112.9852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 4, 2019.

Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 148 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Standard has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 10°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+23.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density391/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.2%

Radio Stations near Standard

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Squirrel FM — MP3 192 kbps
CHOO-FM "Boom 99.5" Drumheller, AB classic hits, stingray network AAC 133 kbps
CKMR-FM 104.5 "More Country" Strathmore, AB country AAC+ 64 kbps

Stadiums & Teams in Standard

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Airports Near Standard

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Appleton Field—Small Airport
Bassano Airport—Small Airport
Beiseker Airport—Small Airport
Brant (Dixon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Cheadle AirportTILSmall Airport
Drumheller Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Linden Airport—Small Airport
Ostergard's Airport—Small Airport
Rockyford Airport—Small Airport
Rockyford/Early Bird Air Airport—Small Airport
Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport—Small Airport
Three Hills Airport—Small Airport
Vulcan Airport—Small Airport
Wilderman Farm Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Standard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Standard Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Standard

What is the population of Standard?

Standard has a population of 353 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 391 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.5% female and 52.1% male.

Is Standard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $80,000, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Standard safe?

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

What is the weather like in Standard?

Standard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Standard?

The job market in Standard faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,069. There are 11 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 19.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Standard?

The median home value in Standard is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 86.2%.

How are the schools in Standard?

13.6% of adults in Standard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Standard?

The average commute in Standard is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Standard?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Standard is 98.5% White. 90.1% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

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