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Laurel

City in Alberta, Canada

Overview

Laurel is a small, close-knit community in Alberta, Canada, with a population of just over 1,600. It offers residents and visitors a peaceful setting surrounded by farmland and nature, with important amenities and friendly locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
1,606
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
53.45°, -113.38°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,973
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
99
Temperature
3.2°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-10.3°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-42.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
503 mm
Internet Speed
361 Mbps
Upload
276 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
25
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
213.0
Airport
EE7
Distance
18 km

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 88 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.

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