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Wainwright No. 61, AB

Alberta

Wainwright No. 61 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 4,276. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,276 Population 3/sq mi density
$106,000 Median Income $59,100 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 11.2% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,220
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Wainwright No. 61 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,276
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$59,100
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,490
Rent Burden11.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Wainwright No. 61 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wainwright No. 61 receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wainwright No. 61 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wainwright No. 61 is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Wainwright No. 61 among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wainwright No. 61 is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Wainwright No. 61 has a population of 4,276 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 2.3% Asian.

Population

4,276
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1,581.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Wainwright No. 61 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg
Other Languages9.2%

Social Characteristics

Wainwright No. 61 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wainwright No. 61 is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Wainwright No. 61 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wainwright No. 61 is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,220
5% above US avg
Rent Burden11.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied18.8%
Housing Units1,490

Property Tax

In Wainwright No. 61, 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: Wainwright No. 61 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

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+33.6%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area1,581.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.6%

Nearby Cities

Wainwright, AB 6,606 pop · 0.0 mi Vermilion, AB 3,948 pop · 35.9 mi Flagstaff County, AB 3,694 pop · 41.0 mi Battle River No. 438, SK 1,029 pop · 41.2 mi Provost No. 52, AB 2,071 pop · 41.5 mi Provost, AB 1,900 pop · 41.5 mi Vermilion River County, AB 7,994 pop · 43.4 mi Lloydminster, AB 19,739 pop · 45.9 mi Lloydminster, SK 11,843 pop · 47.2 mi Wilton No. 472, SK 1,473 pop · 48.2 mi Minburn County No. 27, AB 3,014 pop · 51.4 mi Macklin, SK 1,247 pop · 51.8 mi Beaver County, AB 5,868 pop · 60.6 mi Paintearth County No. 18, AB 1,990 pop · 66.7 mi
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