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Wetaskiwin County No. 10, AB

Alberta

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 is a small city in Alberta with a population of 11,212. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,212 Population 9/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $53,100 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,220
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.4%
8% lower than US avg

How Wetaskiwin County No. 10 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,212
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$53,100
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty11.4%
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,490
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,881 ft (878 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+34.3%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute32 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Wetaskiwin County No. 10 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wetaskiwin County No. 10 receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has a population of 11,212 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.2% Asian.

Population

11,212
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1,205.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages8.3%

Social Characteristics

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Wetaskiwin County No. 10 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home40.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 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 Burden19.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units4,490

Property Tax

In Wetaskiwin County No. 10, 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: Wetaskiwin County No. 10 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

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+34.3%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area1,205.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home40.0%

Nearby Cities

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