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Thorhild County, AB

Alberta

Thorhild County is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,042. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,042 Population 4/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $48,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.2%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,042
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$48,400
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty14.4%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,340
Rent Burden10.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+37.0%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute35 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Thorhild County a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thorhild County is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thorhild County is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Thorhild County has a population of 3,042 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.2% Asian.

Population

3,042
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
771.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Thorhild County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.5%
15% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages8.1%

Social Characteristics

Thorhild County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thorhild County is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Thorhild County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.6 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Thorhild County is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% 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$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden10.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.1%
Renter-Occupied14.9%
Housing Units1,340

Property Tax

In Thorhild 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: Thorhild 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

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.2%
87% below US avg
High School+37.0%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area771.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.6 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.9%

Nearby Cities

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