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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.

3.3 /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
3.3 / 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
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units425
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
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
Broadband94.0%

Is Trochu a Good Place to Live?

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

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

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. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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 Only84.5%
8% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages15%

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 unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

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). 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

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

Property Tax

In Trochu, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Trochu 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

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. 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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.3 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

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

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").

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). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density931/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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?

Trochu is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. 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.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

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 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.

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.

How healthy is Trochu?

The obesity rate in Trochu is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

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. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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