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Three Hills, AB

Alberta

Three Hills is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,042. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,042 Population 1,169/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $44,360 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,042
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$44,360
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty10.8%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership68.8%
Housing Units1,170
Rent Burden16.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,959 ft (902 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+5.1%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Three Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Three Hills 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. Three Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Three Hills is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Three Hills is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x 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

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Three Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches.

Three Hills has a population of 3,042 with a density of 1,169 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 1.7% Black, 7.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.4% of residents.

Population

3,042
Total Population
2021 Census
1,169
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Three Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish 0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages 12.0%

Social Characteristics

Three Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Three Hills is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,360 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $853, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 94 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Three Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,360
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone77.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Three Hills is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,170 total housing units in the city. 16.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden16.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.8%
Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied30.8%
Housing Units1,170

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, Three Hills receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Three Hills 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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Three Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,959 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,959 ft (902 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,169/sq mi
Coordinates51.7001°N, 113.2686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 4, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 140 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 143 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 145 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 140 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 82 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 139 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 131 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 147 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 145 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 147 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 149 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 146 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 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) 2.9 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in

Three Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 10°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 77.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+29.8%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,169/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone77.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Schools in Three Hills

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Three Hills School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Three Hills

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Three Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Farmers' Exchange
Kneehill Historical Museum

Libraries in Three Hills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acme Library0.0
Carbon Public Library0.0
Three Hills Public Library0.0
TSR Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Three Hills

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sunterra Popup Market

Hotels in Three Hills

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western - Diamond Inn

Cafes in Three Hills

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nilgiris Tea House
The Loft

Clinics in Three Hills

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kneehill Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Three Hills

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #1506286538
Esso
Petro-Pass Cardlock
Ron's Gas Wash
Shell
UFA

Banks in Three Hills

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank

Gyms in Three Hills

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wild Prairie Yoga Cycle Fitness

Airports Near Three Hills

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calgary International AirportYYCLarge Airport
Red Deer Regional AirportYQFMedium Airport
Airdrie Aerodrome-Small Airport
Appleton Field-Small Airport
Beiseker Airport-Small Airport
Cheadle AirportTILSmall Airport
Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport-Small Airport
Drumheller Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Linden Airport-Small Airport
Ostergard's Airport-Small Airport
Red Deer / Truant Airfield-Small Airport
Rockyford Airport-Small Airport
Rockyford/Early Bird Air Airport-Small Airport
Stettler Airport-Small Airport
Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport-Small Airport
Three Hills Airport-Small Airport
Truant South Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Three Hills

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Three Hills Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Three Hills

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elizabeth Elliot Prayer Chapel
Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Hills

What is the population of Three Hills?

Three Hills has a population of 3,042 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,169 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.8% male.

Is Three Hills expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% 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 $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Three Hills safe?

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

What is the weather like in Three Hills?

Three Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Three Hills?

The job market in Three Hills faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $853. There are 94 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 14.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Three Hills?

The median home value in Three Hills is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 68.8%.

How are the schools in Three Hills?

15.0% of adults in Three Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Three Hills?

The average commute in Three Hills is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Three Hills?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Three Hills is 88.5% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 7.5% Asian. 87.4% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Kneehill County, AB 4,992 pop · 1.5 mi Drumheller, AB 7,909 pop · 29.1 mi Irricana, AB 1,179 pop · 29.8 mi Starland County, AB 1,821 pop · 29.9 mi Olds, AB 9,209 pop · 36.1 mi Bowden, AB 1,280 pop · 36.3 mi Innisfail, AB 7,985 pop · 36.8 mi Carstairs, AB 4,898 pop · 36.9 mi Didsbury, AB 5,070 pop · 37.2 mi Crossfield, AB 3,599 pop · 37.7 mi Rocky View County, AB 41,028 pop · 39.3 mi Penhold, AB 3,484 pop · 39.4 mi Mountain View County, AB 12,981 pop · 42.1 mi Springbrook, AB 1,507 pop · 42.1 mi
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