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Trochu, AB

Alberta

Trochu is a small town in Alberta with a population of 998. Residents earn $76,500 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
998 Population 931/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $49,700 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 18.6% 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
$76,500 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,500
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population998
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density931/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$49,700
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty12.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$950
Ownership75.3%
Housing Units425
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,877 ft (877 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Trochu a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trochu is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trochu is $220,000, 22% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Trochu 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.

Trochu has a population of 998 with a density of 931 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (80.7%), with 3.7% Hispanic, 14.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.5% of residents.

Population

998
Total Population
931
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Trochu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.5%
8% above US avg
Spanish 0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 15.0%

Social Characteristics

Trochu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trochu is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $956, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 31 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Trochu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,500
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,700
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Trochu is $220,000, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 425 total housing units in the city. 18.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden18.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.3%
Owner-Occupied75.3%
Renter-Occupied24.7%
Housing Units425

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, Trochu receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Trochu 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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Trochu 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 2,877 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

Elevation2,877 ft (877 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density931/sq mi
Coordinates51.8261°N, 113.2297°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

12 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 M4.2 135 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 141 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 143 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 138 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 72 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 137 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 129 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 145 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 140 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 145 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 144 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 144 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

Trochu 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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10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+32.5%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density931/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.4%

Schools in Trochu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trochu Valley School
Trochu Valley School
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Radio Stations near Trochu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Trochu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kneehill Historical Museum

Libraries in Trochu

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

Dentists in Trochu

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandy's Dental Hygiene

Gas Stations in Trochu

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GTI Petroleum

Gyms in Trochu

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wild Prairie Yoga Cycle Fitness

Golf Courses in Trochu

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trochu Golf and Country Club

Airports Near Trochu

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Red Deer Regional AirportYQFMedium Airport
Airdrie AerodromeSmall Airport
Bashaw AirportSmall Airport
Beiseker AirportSmall Airport
Drumheller Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Lacombe AirportSmall Airport
Linden AirportSmall Airport
Ostergard's AirportSmall Airport
Red Deer / Truant AirfieldSmall Airport
Rockyford AirportSmall Airport
Rockyford/Early Bird Air AirportSmall Airport
Stettler AirportSmall Airport
Strathmore (D.J. Murray) AirportSmall Airport
Three Hills AirportSmall Airport
Truant South AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Trochu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Trochu Post Office

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trochu

What is the population of Trochu?

Trochu has a population of 998 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 931 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 49.5% male.

Is Trochu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,500, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,000 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Trochu safe?

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

What is the weather like in Trochu?

Trochu 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 Trochu?

The job market in Trochu faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $956. There are 31 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 12.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Trochu?

The median home value in Trochu is $220,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $950. The homeownership rate is 75.3%.

How are the schools in Trochu?

10.2% of adults in Trochu hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Trochu?

The average commute in Trochu is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Trochu?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Trochu is 80.7% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian. 84.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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