Edson
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Edson is a small, welcoming town in western Alberta, surrounded by forests and located along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway. Known for its local charm, outdoor recreation, and close-knit community, Edson offers both natural beauty and important amenities for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
8,374
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
53.58°, -116.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,802
Local Cost
$1,252
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
3.3°C
Summer Avg
15.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.1°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-40.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
549 mm
Internet Speed
252 Mbps
Upload
136 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
483.0
Airport
YET
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.