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Bible Hill, NS

Nova Scotia

Bible Hill is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 5,076. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,076 Population 1,368/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 209 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,563
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $197,102
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $762
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

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

People

Population5,076
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,368/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$39,739
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty19.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units2,030
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain64.0 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Bible Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bible Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Bible Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bible Hill is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bible Hill is $197,102, 30% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bible Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches, including 57.5 inches of snow.

Bible Hill has a population of 5,076 with a density of 1,368 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.2% Black, 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.4% of residents.

Population

5,076
Total Population
1,368
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bible Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.4%
14% above US avg
Spanish 3.6%
73% below US avg
Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Bible Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bible Hill is $61,563, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,739. The average weekly wage is $764, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 157 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Bible Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,563
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,739
Avg Weekly Wage$764

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bible Hill is $197,102, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $762 (34% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,030 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,102
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$762
34% below US avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units2,030

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Bible Hill receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bible Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density1,368/sq mi
Coordinates45.3750°N, 63.2380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.0"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 57.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 14 km
2009 Bill Category 1 123 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 293 km
2003 Juan Category 2 82 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 163 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 86 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Earthquake + Landslide 7.0 m 2,000 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.8 in

Bible Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.5").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 82.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,368/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home16.1%

Schools in Bible Hill

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colchester Christian Academy - - - -
Bible Hill Junior High School - - - -
Redcliff Middle School - - - -
Biblehill Junior High - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bible Hill

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Bible Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colchester Historeum
Little White Schoolhouse

Libraries in Bible Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colchester - East Hants Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bible Hill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Truro Farmers Market

Cafes in Bible Hill

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Bible Hill

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Ultramar
Ultramar

Breweries in Bible Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Truro Brewing Company

Airports Near Bible Hill

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bible Hill

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pictou Road Parcel Parcel Pickup

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bible Hill

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abundant Life Victory Church
Abundant Life Victory Church
Cornerstone Assembly
Crossroads Baptist Church
Greenfield United Church
Healing Streams International Church
St David's United Church
St David's United Church
Truro Masjid
Valley United Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bible Hill

What is the population of Bible Hill?

Bible Hill has a population of 5,076 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1,368 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Bible Hill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,102 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bible Hill safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bible Hill receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bible Hill?

Bible Hill has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.0 inches, with 57.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bible Hill?

The unemployment rate in Bible Hill is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $764. There are 157 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 16.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bible Hill?

The median home value in Bible Hill is $197,102. For renters, the median monthly rent is $762. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Bible Hill?

32.9% of adults in Bible Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bible Hill?

The average commute in Bible Hill is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bible Hill?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bible Hill is 96.7% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.6% speak Spanish.

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