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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.

3.3 /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
36°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
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
Ownership81.2%
Housing Units1,490
Rent Burden11.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute23 min

Is Wainwright No. 61 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wainwright No. 61 receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

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

Wainwright No. 61 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Wainwright No. 61 has a population of 4,276 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,581.2 square miles. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 2.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88% of residents.

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 Only 88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish 2.8%
79% below US avg
Other Languages 9.2%

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. Per capita income is $59,100 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,137, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 133 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 45.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wainwright No. 61 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,100
Avg Weekly Wage$1,137

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)133

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above the national average of $1,163). 81.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,490 total housing units in the city. 11.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

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

Homeownership81.2%
Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied18.8%
Housing Units1,490

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Wainwright No. 61 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Wainwright No. 61 vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Wainwright No. 61 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,238 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Area1,581.2 sq mi (4,095.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.8348°N, 110.8534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 8°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in

Wainwright No. 61 has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 4°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.3% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area1,581.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Wainwright No. 61

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKWY-FM "Hot 93.7" Wainwright, AB contemporary hits, rebranding AAC 138 kbps

Museums in Wainwright No. 61

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wainwright and District Museum

Libraries in Wainwright No. 61

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wainwright Public Library0.0

Airports Near Wainwright No. 61

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB Wainwright Field 21 Airport—Small Airport
Darling Airport—Small Airport
Hardisty Airport—Small Airport
Irma Airport—Small Airport
Provost Airport—Small Airport
Vermilion AirportYVGSmall Airport
Wainwright Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wainwright No. 61

What is the population of Wainwright No. 61?

Wainwright No. 61 has a population of 4,276 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,581.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.4 years. The population is 48% female and 52.1% male.

Is Wainwright No. 61 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $106,000, 41% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Wainwright No. 61 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Wainwright No. 61 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Wainwright No. 61?

Wainwright No. 61 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wainwright No. 61?

The unemployment rate in Wainwright No. 61 is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,137. There are 133 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 45.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wainwright No. 61?

The median home value in Wainwright No. 61 is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,220. The homeownership rate is 81.2%.

How are the schools in Wainwright No. 61?

11.0% of adults in Wainwright No. 61 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Wainwright No. 61?

The average commute in Wainwright No. 61 is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 94.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 45.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wainwright No. 61?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wainwright No. 61 is 96.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 88% of residents speak only English at home.

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