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Sweet Grass, AB
Alberta · Edmonton Metro
Sweet Grass is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,636. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Sweet Grass Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Sweet Grass a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sweet Grass receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sweet Grass offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sweet Grass is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sweet Grass is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Sweet Grass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 278 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Sweet Grass vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sweet Grass vs U.S. Average
Income: Sweet Grass vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,896 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,913 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 82 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 27.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,054 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Sweet Grass vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,218 ft (676 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4625°N, 113.5250°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Sweet Grass has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 753/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
Schools in Sweet Grass
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Grass Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sweet Grass
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHBN-FM "KISS 91.7" Edmonton, AB | contemporary hits, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| 630 CHED | hockey, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Edmonton - 90.1 FM (CHFA-FM) | classical, french culture | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CIUP-FM "Up 99.3" Edmonton, AB | adult hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One Edmonton | cbc, features | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic 102.9 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKJR "Sports 1440" Wetaskiwin, AB (MP3 Stream) | new format rebranding, sports news | AAC 129 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (AAC Stream) | 80's, 90's | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHAH "My Radio 580" Edmonton, AB | multicultural, multilingual | MP3 69 kbps | |
| CKFT "Mix 107.9" Fort Saskatchewan, AB | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Edmonton Sports Talk | sports talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Rumsey Retro Radio | old time radio | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Alberta (Edmonton, AB) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKPW-FM 107.1 "Play 107" Edmonton, AB | rhythmic adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CINZ NET Radio | dance, edm | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Alberta) Edmonton | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (MP3 Stream) | 80's, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJCA AM930 The Light | christian, education | AAC 95 kbps | |
| CHED 630 "Global News Radio" Edmonton, AB | news talk | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKNO-FM "Now 102.3" Edmonton, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Sweet Grass
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Aviation Museum | ||||
| Alberta Railway Museum | ||||
| Archives and Museum | ||||
| Art Gallery of Alberta | ||||
| Bennett Centre | ||||
| Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum | ||||
| Canadian Energy Museum | ||||
| Earth Sciences Museum | ||||
| Edmonton Radial Railway Society | ||||
| Fort Edmonton Park | ||||
| Heritage Museum | ||||
| Indigenous Peoples Experience | ||||
| John Janzen Nature Centre | ||||
| John Walter Museum | ||||
| Legislative Assembly Interpretive Centre | ||||
| Little White Schoolhouse | ||||
| Neon Sign Museum | ||||
| Prince of Wales Armouries | ||||
| Royal Alberta Museum | ||||
| Rutherford House | ||||
| St. Jacques Heritage House | ||||
| Strathcona County Museum and Archives | ||||
| Telus World of Science | ||||
| Ukrainian Canadian Archive and Museum of Alberta |
Libraries in Sweet Grass
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Guebert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumont Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calder Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Highlands | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Sprucewood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Woodcroft (Westmount) Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library, Capilano | 0.0 | |||||
| EPL Castle Downs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| EPL Castle Downs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| eplGO - West Henday Promenade | 0.0 | |||||
| Herbert T. Coutts Education Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jasper Place Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leduc Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lois Hole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathematics Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathematics Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mill Woods Public Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverbend Branch - Edmonton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Albert Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanley A. Milner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strathcona County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitemud Crossing Library EPL | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sweet Grass
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients | |||||
| Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients | |||||
| Italian Centre (Southside) | |||||
| Italian Centre (Southside) | |||||
| Old Strathcona Farmer's Market | |||||
| Queen Mary's Market | |||||
| Salisbury Farmers Market | |||||
| Sherwood Park Farmer's Market | |||||
| Sherwood Park Farmers Market | |||||
| Tropical House Food Market | |||||
| Tropical House Food Market |
Gas Stations in Sweet Grass
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sweet Grass
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Alley Kat Brewing Company | ||||
| Arcadia Brewery | ||||
| Arcadia Brewery | ||||
| Bent Stick Brewing Co. | ||||
| Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company - The Monolith | ||||
| Campio Ritchie | ||||
| Campio Ritchie | ||||
| Happy Beer Street | ||||
| Leduc Brewing Company | ||||
| Omen Brewing | ||||
| Omen Brewing | ||||
| Sea Change Brewing Co. | ||||
| Shiddy's Distilling and Rumpus Room | ||||
| Southbound Brewing | ||||
| Southbound Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Sweet Grass
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | NHL | Pacific |
Ski Resorts Near Sweet Grass
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynne Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rabbit Hill Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edmonton Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sunridge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sweet Grass
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | Large Airport |
| Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camrose Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm) | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Cooking Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Gartner Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Josephburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Lechelt Field | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Mike's Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hnatko Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marek Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millet/Creekview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Morrinville Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Parkland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Springdale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Plain (Stony Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Westlock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wetaskiwin Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sweet Grass
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Henwood Treatment Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sweet Grass
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Annoor Islamic Centre |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sweet Grass
What is the population of Sweet Grass?
Sweet Grass has a population of 2,636 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 753 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Sweet Grass expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,896, 10% above 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 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Sweet Grass safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sweet Grass receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Sweet Grass?
Sweet Grass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sweet Grass?
The unemployment rate in Sweet Grass is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 82 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 18.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Sweet Grass?
The median home value in Sweet Grass is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Sweet Grass?
32.9% of adults in Sweet Grass hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Sweet Grass?
The average commute in Sweet Grass is 25 minutes. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Sweet Grass?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Sweet Grass is 94.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 84.2% of residents speak only English at home.