Willow Creek No. 26, AB

Alberta

Willow Creek No. 26 is a small city in Alberta with a population of 6,081. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,081 Population 4/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $45,560 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $360,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

How Willow Creek No. 26 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,081
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$45,560
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.3%
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$360,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,880
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Willow Creek No. 26 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Willow Creek No. 26 receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Willow Creek No. 26 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Willow Creek No. 26 is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Willow Creek No. 26 is $360,000, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Willow Creek No. 26 has a population of 6,081 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

6,081
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1,731.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Willow Creek No. 26 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.3%
5% below US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages24.8%

Social Characteristics

Willow Creek No. 26 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Willow Creek No. 26 is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Willow Creek No. 26 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,560

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home62.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Willow Creek No. 26 is $360,000, 28% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,000
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.5%
Renter-Occupied16.5%
Housing Units1,880

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Willow Creek No. 26 vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Willow Creek No. 26 vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1,731.7 sq mi (4,485.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+34.2%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area1,731.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home62.9%

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