Two Hills, AB

Alberta

Two Hills is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,416. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,416 Population 1,178/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $39,100 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,416
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,178/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$39,100
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty20.4%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units445
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,005 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+17.3%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Two Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Two Hills receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Two Hills has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Two Hills is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Two Hills is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 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

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.3% have completed high school.

Two Hills has a population of 1,416 with a density of 1,178 people per square mile. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

1,416
Total Population
2021 Census
1,178
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Two Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only35.0%
55% below US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages64%

Social Characteristics

Two Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Two Hills is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Two Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Two Hills is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden22.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied33.7%
Housing Units445

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Two Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Two Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,178/sq mi
Coordinates53.7103°N, 111.7460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+17.3%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,178/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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