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Turner Valley, AB

Alberta · Calgary Metro

Turner Valley is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,611. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,611 Population 1,175/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $55,550 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$1,430 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,430
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,611
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,175/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$55,550
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.5%
Commute37 min

Housing

A
Home Value$376,000
Rent$1,430
Ownership86.1%
Housing Units1,075
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,019 ft (1,225 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute37 min

Is Turner Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Turner Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Turner Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Turner Valley is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Turner Valley is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x 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

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Turner Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.

Turner Valley has a population of 2,611 with a density of 1,175 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.9% of residents.

Population

2,611
Total Population
2021 Census
1,175
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Turner Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish 1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 5.2%

Social Characteristics

Turner Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Turner Valley is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,550 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,068, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 81 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 30.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Turner Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,550
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.4 min
Drive Alone92.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Turner Valley is $376,000, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,430 (23% above the national average of $1,163). 86.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,075 total housing units in the city. 22.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,000
33% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,430
23% above US avg
Rent Burden22.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.1%
Owner-Occupied86.1%
Renter-Occupied14.0%
Housing Units1,075

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, Turner Valley receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Turner Valley 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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Turner Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,019 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,019 ft (1,225 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,175/sq mi
Coordinates50.6668°N, 114.2853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 7, 2023.

Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 109 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 64 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 12 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 132 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 109 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 114 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 54 km
Jun 7, 2023 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada M2.7 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.7 in

Turner Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 14°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+31.9%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,175/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.4 min
Drive Alone92.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.6%

Schools in Turner Valley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Turner Valley School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Turner Valley

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beats Radio dance, edm MP3 192 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Calgary (CBR - 1010 AM, 99.1 FM) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CFGQ 107.3 "QR Calgary 107 & 770" Calgary, AB corus media, global news MP3 128 kbps
CFXO-FM 99.7 "Sun Country" High River, AB country AAC+ 64 kbps
加拿大中文电台FM94.7 full service AAC 51 kbps
CKCE 101.5 Today Radio — AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Music Mountain (Calgary, CBR-FM, 102.1 FM, formerly CBC Radio 2) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKUV-FM "The Eagle 100.9" Okotoks, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 63 kbps
CKYR-FM 106.7 "Red FM" Calgary, AB 20 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CBC Radio One - Calgary, AB (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKCE-FM 101.5 "Today Radio" Calgary, AB 80s, 90s AAC+ 48 kbps
CHFM-FM "Star 95.9" Calgary, AB adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
CKWD-FM "Wild 95.3" Calgary, AB country AAC+ 48 kbps
CJSW alternative, college MP3 128 kbps
THE LYNX DISCO CLASSICS 70s disco, disco MP3 128 kbps
CJLI am700 The Light christian, rock AAC 96 kbps
ICI Musique Calgary - 89.7 FM, Edmonton - 101.1 FM (CBCX-FM) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB - (AAC Stream) campus radio, student radio AAC 96 kbps
CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB (MP3 Stream) campus radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
THE LYNX CLASSIC HITS classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Wild95 — AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Turner Valley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Calgary Public Library - Shawnessy0.0
Sheep River0.0

Farmers Markets in Turner Valley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Granary Road

Cafes in Turner Valley

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chuckwagon Cafe

Gas Stations in Turner Valley

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Golf Courses in Turner Valley

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Turner Valley Golf Club

Breweries in Turner Valley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hard Knox Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Turner Valley

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wapiti 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Turner Valley

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calgary International AirportYYCLarge Airport
Calgary / Springbank Airport—Medium Airport
A J Flying Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Airdrie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Anchor 9 Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Arkayla Springs Airport—Small Airport
Black Diamond/Flying R Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Brant (Dixon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Calgary / Christiansen Field—Small Airport
Calgary / Okotoks (Rowland Field)—Small Airport
Calgary / Okotoks Air Park—Small Airport
Cheadle AirportTILSmall Airport
Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport—Small Airport
Claresholm Industrial Airport—Small Airport
Cu Nim Airport—Small Airport
De Winton South Calgary Airport—Small Airport
High River Airport—Small Airport
Highwood Airport—Small Airport
Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport—Small Airport
Turner Valley Bar N Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Wilderman Farm Airport—Small Airport
Winters Aire Park Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Turner Valley

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Turner Valley Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Turner Valley

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Georges
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turner Valley

What is the population of Turner Valley?

Turner Valley has a population of 2,611 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,175 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.5% male.

Is Turner Valley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,000 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Turner Valley safe?

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

What is the weather like in Turner Valley?

Turner Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Turner Valley?

The job market in Turner Valley faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,068. There are 81 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 37 minutes, and 30.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Turner Valley?

The median home value in Turner Valley is $376,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,430. The homeownership rate is 86.1%.

How are the schools in Turner Valley?

11.0% of adults in Turner Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Turner Valley?

The average commute in Turner Valley is 37 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 30.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Turner Valley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Valley is 97.1% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 93.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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