Bella Bella, BC

British Columbia

Bella Bella is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,193. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,193 Population 530/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $33,800 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 8.7% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.4%
113% higher than US avg

How Bella Bella Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,193
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$33,800
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty26.4%
Commute11 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units395

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation52 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute11 min

Is Bella Bella a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bella Bella receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Bella Bella has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bella Bella is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

Bella Bella has a population of 1,193 with a density of 530 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,193
Total Population
530
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bella Bella vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.2%
10% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages13.4%

Social Characteristics

Bella Bella vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bella Bella is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Bella Bella vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.4%
113% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.2 min
Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied49.4%
Renter-Occupied24.1%
Housing Units395

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bella Bella vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Bella Bella vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates52.1631°N, 128.1440°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density530/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.2 min
Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home5.6%
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