Hinton
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Hinton is a scenic gateway town in Alberta, located just east of Jasper National Park. Known for its proximity to wilderness, friendly small-town vibe, and lively local community, Hinton offers a balance of outdoor adventure and urban conveniences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
9,817
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
53.40°, -117.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,068
Local Cost
$1,500
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
1.8°C
Summer Avg
13.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.8°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-40.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
602 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
77
Walk Score
77
Footways
154.0
Airport
YJP
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.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.