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Central Kootenay A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,241 Population 3/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $39,480 per capita
$420,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 9.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$420,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,400
20% below
$39,480 per capita
Home Value
$420,000
49% above
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
27.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
20.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
279 sunny days/yr

How Central Kootenay A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
149%
Rent
71%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay A a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Kootenay A residents earn a median household income of $60,400 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,480. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 69 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay A is $420,000 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $830/month, with 15.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.6% of adults in Central Kootenay A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 27.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay A has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,241
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$39,480
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty20.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$759

Housing

C+
Home Value$420,000
Rent$830
Ownership89.8%
Housing Units1,075
Rent Burden15.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,827 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+27.5%
Graduate+5.1%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

26.9% work from home.