Rocky Mountain House

City in Alberta, Canada

Overview

Rocky Mountain House is a picturesque Alberta town steeped in fur trade history and surrounded by stunning wilderness. Visitors enjoy cultural heritage sites, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community atmosphere. It's a gateway to the breathtaking foothills and forests of Western Canada.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
6,765
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.37°, -114.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,907
Local Cost
$1,147
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
3.9°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-37.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
608 mm
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
17
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
YRM
Distance
7 km

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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.