Vulcan, AB

Alberta

Vulcan is a small town in Alberta with a population of 4,237. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,237 Population 2/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 11.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.0%
206% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,237
Median AgeN/A
Density2/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.0%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units805
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+38.5%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Vulcan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vulcan receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vulcan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vulcan is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.5% have completed high school.

Vulcan has a population of 4,237 with a density of 2 people per square mile.

Population

4,237
Total Population
2021 Census
2
People / sq mi
2,068.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Vulcan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Vulcan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vulcan is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Vulcan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.9%
Renter-Occupied16.8%
Housing Units805

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Vulcan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2,068.2 sq mi (5,356.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.4001°N, 113.2519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+38.5%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area2,068.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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