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Starland County, AB

Alberta

Starland County is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,821. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,821 Population 2/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $58,700 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,821
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$58,700
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty9.4%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$800
Ownership87.3%
Housing Units590
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain15.3 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+38.3%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Starland County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Starland County receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. Starland County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Starland County is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Starland County is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Starland County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches.

Starland County has a population of 1,821 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 981.0 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.8% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 73.6% of residents.

Population

1,821
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
981.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Starland County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 73.6%
6% below US avg
Spanish 0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages 26.1%

Social Characteristics

Starland County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Starland County is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,129, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 56 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 62.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Starland County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home62.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Starland County is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 87.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 590 total housing units in the city. 21.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden21.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.3%
Owner-Occupied87.3%
Renter-Occupied11.9%
Housing Units590

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, Starland County receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Starland County 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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Starland County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,861 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)
Area981.0 sq mi (2,540.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates51.6953°N, 112.5709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Starland County has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 9°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 38.3% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+38.3%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area981.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home62.8%

Radio Stations near Starland County

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOO-FM "Boom 99.5" Drumheller, AB classic hits, stingray network AAC 133 kbps

Museums in Starland County

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fossil World Dinosaur Museum
Homestead Antique Museum
Royal Tyrrell Museum

Breweries in Starland County

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Valley Brewing

Airports Near Starland County

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Castor Airport—Small Airport
Drumheller Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Hanna Airport—Small Airport
Ostergard's Airport—Small Airport
Paintearth (Fetaz) Airstrip—Small Airport
Rockyford Airport—Small Airport
Rockyford/Early Bird Air Airport—Small Airport
Stettler Airport—Small Airport
Three Hills Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Starland County

What is the population of Starland County?

Starland County has a population of 1,821 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 981.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.8% male.

Is Starland County expensive to live in?

The median household income is $79,500, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Starland County safe?

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

What is the weather like in Starland County?

Starland County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Starland County?

The job market in Starland County faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,129. There are 56 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 62.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Starland County?

The median home value in Starland County is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 87.3%.

How are the schools in Starland County?

7.4% of adults in Starland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.3% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Starland County?

The average commute in Starland County is 30 minutes. 89.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 62.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Starland County?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Starland County is 100% White. 73.6% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Drumheller, AB 7,909 pop · 17.2 mi Hanna, AB 2,394 pop · 29.0 mi Three Hills, AB 3,042 pop · 29.9 mi Kneehill County, AB 4,992 pop · 31.4 mi Wheatland County, AB 8,738 pop · 43.2 mi Stettler, AB 5,695 pop · 43.4 mi Stettler County No. 6, AB 5,666 pop · 43.8 mi Paintearth County No. 18, AB 1,990 pop · 44.3 mi Irricana, AB 1,179 pop · 51.3 mi Strathmore, AB 14,339 pop · 56.8 mi Special Area No. 2, AB 1,236 pop · 58.8 mi Bassano, AB 1,216 pop · 62.7 mi Penhold, AB 3,484 pop · 63.1 mi Innisfail, AB 7,985 pop · 63.2 mi
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