Situated along Highway 3 in southern Alberta, Purple Springs lies approximately 17 kilometres east of Taber, within the Municipal District of Taber. The community sits in a region well known for its agricultural character, and the surrounding landscape reflects the irrigation-dependent farming that has shaped this part of the province for generations.
One of the more notable features connected to the area is the Purple Springs Grazing Reserve, established by the Government of Alberta in 1957. Located just 0.8 kilometres from the hamlet, the reserve spans 6,684 acres (roughly 27.05 square kilometres) and holds the distinction of being the first irrigated grazing reserve in Alberta – a significant milestone in the province’s land management history. In terms of population, Purple Springs has seen considerable growth in recent years. The 2021 federal census recorded 101 residents living across all 21 private dwellings in the community, representing a striking increase of nearly 129.5% compared to the 2016 count of 44 residents. That earlier figure itself reflected growth from the 2011 census, which placed the population at just 23 people. The hamlet covers a land area of 0.65 square kilometres, giving it a population density of approximately 155.4 residents per square kilometre as of 2021.