Fort Macleod
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Fort Macleod is a small, historic town in southern Alberta known for its heritage sandstone buildings and proximity to unique prairie landscapes. The town boasts a friendly atmosphere, lively arts scene, and rich cultural history centered on its iconic fort.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
3,297
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.72°, -113.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,765
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
99
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-6.1°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-35.8°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
492 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CLH4
Distance
43 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.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.