Poverty Reduction Strategy

Poverty is the condition of a person who is deprived of the resources, means, choices and power necessary to acquire and maintain a basic level of living standards and to facilitated integration and participation in society.

Poverty comes in many forms: economic, social, psychological, cultural, and political.

Realizing an end to poverty and homelessness whereby Stony Plain and area residents are enriched through a strong, healthy, connected community.

Does poverty exist in Stony Plain? 
Yes, 11% of us are living in poverty.¹ The Poverty Line in Stony Plain is $55,854.²

If we are working, can we still be poor?
Yes, our living wage is $24.30.³ This is the hourly wage needed while working full time to afford basic living and participate in community life.

Do people in Stony Plain go hungry?
Yes, 1229 of us⁴ used the food bank in 2025. Often more than once.

Is there homelessness in Stony Plain?
Yes, 7of us⁵ live outside without shelter. 379 of us live at risk of homelessness, including 116 children.

See visual data here 2026 Data Walk

Poverty Reduction Plan at a Glance (2024)

 Poverty Reduction Strategy (2024)

Check out data on the Stony Plain Profile Dashboard.

The issue of homelessness within rural and remote areas is far less understood or acknowledged because of its hidden nature. Individuals experiencing homelessness in rural and remote communities are more likely to couch surf, pay housing costs that are more than 30% of their income, live in overcrowded housing, or own/rent housing that may need major repairs - often leveraging the relationships around them for support.

The Tri-Regional Housing and Service Needs Estimate is a partnership between the Town of Stony Plain and the City of Spruce Grove which aims to complete this survey every 2 years. The Estimate provides an opportunity to better understand the needs of existing residents, as well as complement and improve official data for the Tri-Region.

This project is made possible through the support of many local community organizations who helped to implement the local count.

2025 Reports 

Tri-Region Housing and Needs Estimate 2025 Survey Results

Tri-Region Housing and Needs Estimate 2025 Infographic

2022 Reports

Tri-Region Housing and Needs Estimate 2022 Survey Results

Tri-Region Housing and Needs Estimate 2022 Survey Results Stony Plain Infographic

2020 Reports

Tri-Region Housing and Needs Estimate 2020 Survey Results

2018 Reports

Tri-Region Housing and Needs Estimate 2018 Survey Results

2026 Data Walk What We Heard Report

2022 Stony Plain Poverty Strategy with Actions

2018 Stony Plain’s Plan to End Poverty and Homelessness and Overview

2017 Needs Assessment Final Report and Summary Report