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Central Kootenay C, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,475 Population 5/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $41,700 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay C, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,500
12% below
$41,700 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
35.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
16.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
262 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
88%
Home Value
177%
Rent
71%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay C 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 C residents earn a median household income of $66,500 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,700. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 46 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay C is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $830/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.0% of adults in Central Kootenay C hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 35.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay C has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,475
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$41,700
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty16.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

C
Home Value$500,000
Rent$830
Ownership88.2%
Housing Units635
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,788 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute18 min

Did You Know?

32.2% work from home.