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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /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
37°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
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
Ownership89.6%
Housing Units4,490
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,881 ft (878 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute32 min

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

Based on current data, Wetaskiwin County No. 10 receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

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

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

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has a population of 11,212 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,205.4 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.5% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.7% of residents.

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 Only 90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish 1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 8.3%

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. Per capita income is $53,100 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,021, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 348 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 40.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

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
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg
Establishments (County)348

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above the national average of $1,163). 89.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,490 total housing units in the city. 19.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

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

Homeownership89.6%
Owner-Occupied89.6%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units4,490

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, Wetaskiwin County No. 10 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Wetaskiwin County No. 10 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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Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,881 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,881 ft (878 m)
Area1,205.4 sq mi (3,122.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates52.9606°N, 114.0266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 91 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 146 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 117 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 72 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 116 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 72 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 117 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 145 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 120 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 121 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 126 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 89 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 149 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 142 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 147 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 109 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 124 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 123 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 106 km
Nov 9, 1994 91 km S of Edson, Canada M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.6").

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7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.3% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.2% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area1,205.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Gas Stations in Wetaskiwin County No. 10

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Golf Courses in Wetaskiwin County No. 10

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Bull Golf Course
Dorchester Ranch Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Wetaskiwin County No. 10

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Medicine Lodge Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Edmonton Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sunridge Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wetaskiwin County No. 10

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edmonton International AirportYEGLarge Airport
Alhambra / Ahlstrom Airport-Small Airport
Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm)-Small Airport
Edmonton / Gartner Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport-Small Airport
Goodwood Field-Small Airport
Hespero Airport-Small Airport
Hillmans Farm Airport-Small Airport
Lacombe Airport-Small Airport
Millet/Creekview Airport-Small Airport
Parkland Airport-Small Airport
Ponoka Industrial (Labrie Field) Airport-Small Airport
Red Deer / Truant Airfield-Small Airport
Rimbey Airport-Small Airport
Springdale Airport-Small Airport
Stony Plain (Stony Field) Airport-Small Airport
Sunshine Bay Airport-Small Airport
Truant South Airport-Small Airport
Warburg / Zajes Airport-Small Airport
Wetaskiwin Regional Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wetaskiwin County No. 10

What is the population of Wetaskiwin County No. 10?

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has a population of 11,212 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,205.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

Is Wetaskiwin County No. 10 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $85,000, 13% 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 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Wetaskiwin County No. 10 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Wetaskiwin County No. 10 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Wetaskiwin County No. 10?

Wetaskiwin County No. 10 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wetaskiwin County No. 10?

The job market in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,021. There are 348 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 40.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wetaskiwin County No. 10?

The median home value in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,220. The homeownership rate is 89.6%.

How are the schools in Wetaskiwin County No. 10?

7.5% of adults in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.3% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Wetaskiwin County No. 10?

The average commute in Wetaskiwin County No. 10 is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 40.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wetaskiwin County No. 10?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wetaskiwin County No. 10 is 97.8% White, 1.2% Asian. 90.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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