Wainwright
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Wainwright is a small, welcoming prairie town in Alberta known for its rich military history, charming downtown, and annual stampede. Its friendly community and access to natural beauty make it a peaceful stop on the edge of East Central Alberta.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
6,606
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.83°, -110.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,875
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
89
English
98
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-11.5°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-42.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
460 mm
Internet Speed
286 Mbps
Upload
254 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
12
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 74/100.