Cost Of Living
Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.
Health & Safety
Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.
Amenities
The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.
Commute
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
Crime
Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.
Ratings
Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.
| Statistic | Westlock | Alberta | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 40.1% | 46.9% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.2% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 8.8% | 2.8% | 3.2% |