Median Income
$63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.9%
20% higher than US avg
How Westlock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population7,186
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$44,520
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty14.9%
Commute21 min
Housing
A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,150
Rent Burden24.4%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
AQIN/A
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation2,156 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.7%
Is Westlock a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Westlock receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Westlock has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Westlock is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Westlock is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Westlock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 13.9 inches of snow.
Westlock has a population of 7,186 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 2.3% Black, 6.3% Asian.
Population
7,186
Total Population
2021 Census
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.8% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.9% |
The median household income in Westlock is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,200 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
The median home value in Westlock is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,150 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Westlock vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Westlock vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Westlock has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.8 inches. The area enjoys 273 sunny days per year.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 27.8 inches |
| 27% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 13.9 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) |
| Area | 1,223.8 sq mi (3,169.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1502°N, 113.8688°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |