Wabasca 166, AB — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $75,500

0% lower than US avg

Home Value $290,615

3% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 3.0%

91% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,091

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 31.4%

772% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 31.4%

153% higher than US avg

How Wabasca 166 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population640

Median Age29.4 yrs

Density29/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

Median Income$75,500

Per Capita$47,800

Unemployment31.4%

Poverty31.4%

Commute14 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$290,615

Rent$1,091

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units235

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain18.2 in/yr

Sunny Days303/yr

Elevation1,814 ft (553 m)

Education

Bachelor's+3.0%

High School+15.2%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute14 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Wabasca 166 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wabasca 166 receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Wabasca 166 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wabasca 166 is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 31.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 31.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wabasca 166 is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wabasca 166 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Wabasca 166 has a population of 640 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 22.5 square miles. The median age is 29.4 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.3% female and 43.8% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.6% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

640

Total Population

People / sq mi

29.4yrs

Median Age

24% below US avg

22.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%

Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Wabasca 166 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	83.6%
	6% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Other Languages	16.4%

Social Characteristics

Wabasca 166 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wabasca 166 is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 31.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wabasca 166 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$75,500
	0% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$47,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	31.4%
	772% above US avg
Poverty Rate	31.4%
	153% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	13.7 min
Drive Alone	96.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wabasca 166 is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 235 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$290,615
	3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,091
	6% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	21.3%
Renter-Occupied	12.8%
Housing Units	235

Property Tax

In Wabasca 166, 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: Wabasca 166 vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Wabasca 166 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 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 1,814 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-19°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	33.2°F
	39% below US avg
January Average	-1°F (-19°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	18.2 inches
	52% below US avg
Snowfall	3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Elevation	1,814 ft (553 m)
Area	22.5 sq mi (58.1 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	55.8787°N, 113.5195°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-1°F (-19°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	8°F (-13°C)	0.7 in
March	19°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Driest
April	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.6 in
October	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
November	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in
December	7°F (-14°C)	0.9 in

Wabasca 166 has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F — from -1°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.6").

3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 15.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 96.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	3.0%
	91% below US avg
High School+	15.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%

F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	29/sq mi
Total Area	22.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	13.7 min
Drive Alone	96.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Wabasca 166

What is the population of Wabasca 166?

Wabasca 166 has a population of 640 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 22.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.3% female and 43.8% male.

Is Wabasca 166 expensive to live in?

Wabasca 166 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 $75,500, 0% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wabasca 166?

Wabasca 166 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Wabasca 166?

The job market in Wabasca 166 faces challenges, with unemployment at 31.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 9.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wabasca 166?

The median home value in Wabasca 166 is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Wabasca 166?

3.0% of adults in Wabasca 166 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Wabasca 166?

The obesity rate in Wabasca 166 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 Wabasca 166?

The average commute in Wabasca 166 is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 96.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wabasca 166?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wabasca 166 is 99.2% White. 83.6% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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