Smoky Lake 57 Below average
Smoky Lake Livability #181 ranked city in Alberta#1,820 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Smoky Lake

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

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      Smoky Lake transportation information

      Statistic Smoky Lake Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work48.6%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool1.8%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.1%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk5.1%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Smoky Lake, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.