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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.

3.3 /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
B
Overall
3.3 / 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
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% 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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units590
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Starland County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Starland County receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. 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.

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

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Starland County has a population of 1,821 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

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 Only73.6%
6% below US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages26.1%

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. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Starland County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

In Starland County, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Starland County 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

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area981.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

Nearby Cities

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