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Burns Lake, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
33 Population 154/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 7.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Burns Lake, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,500
0% below
$46,858 per capita
Home Value
$560,468
99% above
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
8% below
11.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
35.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
14.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Burns Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burns Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
199%
Rent
92%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burns Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burns Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burns Lake is $560,468 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 11.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.5% of adults in Burns Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 35.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Burns Lake has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population33
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty14.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

C
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership59.4%
Housing Units690
Rent Burden11.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain19.4 in/yr
Elevation2,362 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+35.5%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

22.1% work from home.