Median Income
$47,200
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.5%
96% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.1%
264% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
40.0%
223% higher than US avg
How Bella Coola Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population937
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,200
Per Capita$24,900
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty40.0%
Commute11 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units290
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation46 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+36.2%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Bella Coola a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bella Coola receives an overall livability score of 1.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bella Coola faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bella Coola is $47,200, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 40.0% 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
1.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.2% have completed high school.
Bella Coola has a population of 937 with a density of 160 people per square mile. The median age is 29.6 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
29.6yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Bella Coola vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.1% |
Social Characteristics
Bella Coola vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Bella Coola is $47,200, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.
Income: Bella Coola vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,200 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $24,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.1% |
| 264% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 40.0% |
| 223% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 11.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.1% |
| Housing Units | 290 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Bella Coola vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Bella Coola vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3718°N, 126.7539°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |