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Wabasca-Desmarais, AB

Alberta

Wabasca-Desmarais is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,594. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,594 Population
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,594
Median Age41.8 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Wabasca-Desmarais a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wabasca-Desmarais receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wabasca-Desmarais stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wabasca-Desmarais is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wabasca-Desmarais 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 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Wabasca-Desmarais has a population of 1,594. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.5% Asian.

Population

1,594
Total Population
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Wabasca-Desmarais vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg
Other Languages14%

Social Characteristics

Wabasca-Desmarais vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wabasca-Desmarais is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Wabasca-Desmarais vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wabasca-Desmarais is $290,615, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below US avg).

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

Property Tax

In Wabasca-Desmarais, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wabasca-Desmarais 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home18.6%

Nearby Cities

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