Median Income
$64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.6%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.9%
28% higher than US avg
How Yellowhead Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,841
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$43,120
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty15.9%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$552
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units870
Rent Burden9.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+1.3%
Is Yellowhead a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Yellowhead receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Yellowhead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Yellowhead is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Yellowhead is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school.
Yellowhead has a population of 1,841 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%), with 3.3% Asian.
Population
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Yellowhead vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.7% |
Social Characteristics
Yellowhead vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Yellowhead is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income: Yellowhead vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $64,500 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| 28% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 44.1% |
The median home value in Yellowhead is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $552 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.8% |
| Housing Units | 870 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Yellowhead vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Yellowhead vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 422.1 sq mi (1,093.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |