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Yellowhead County, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,426 Population 1/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $57,050 per capita
$388,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 295 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$388,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Yellowhead County, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,000
20% above
$57,050 per capita
Home Value
$388,000
38% above
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
33.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
225% above
11.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
295 sunny days/yr

How Yellowhead County Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
138%
Rent
80%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
325%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yellowhead County a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yellowhead County residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,050. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 323 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yellowhead County is $388,000 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $930/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.4% of adults in Yellowhead County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 33.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yellowhead County has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,426
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$57,050
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty11.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097

Housing

A
Home Value$388,000
Rent$930
Ownership86.2%
Housing Units4,160
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days295/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation3,130 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+33.9%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

23.6% work from home.