High Prairie
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
High Prairie is a small rural town in northern Alberta, Canada, known for its welcoming community and proximity to several lakes and provincial parks. It is a local hub for shopping, socializing, and outdoor recreation amid scenic prairie landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
2,380
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
55.43°, -116.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,865
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
2.2°C
Summer Avg
15.6°C
Winter Avg
-11.3°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-44.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
571 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
ZHP
Distance
4 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.