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Westlock, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,186 Population 6/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $44,520 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Westlock, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,200
16% below
$44,520 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
34.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
14.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Westlock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westlock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
89%
Rent
86%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westlock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westlock residents earn a median household income of $63,200 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,520. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 223 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westlock is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.0% of adults in Westlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Westlock has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,186
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$44,520
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty14.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$856

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership68.6%
Housing Units2,150
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation2,156 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute21 min