Blackfalds

City in Alberta, Canada

Overview

Blackfalds is a small but rapidly growing town in central Alberta, situated between Red Deer and Lacombe. It offers a mix of new family-friendly neighbourhoods, modern amenities, and community-focused events, attracting both young professionals and families looking for a quieter lifestyle. The town's close-knit atmosphere and abundant recreational options make it an ideal spot for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
10,470
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.38°, -113.79°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,273
Local Cost
$1,425
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
-8.6°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-40.3°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
531 mm
Internet Speed
380 Mbps
Upload
169 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
395.0
Airport
CAD2
Distance
14 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.