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Central Kootenay D, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,462 Population 1/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $39,500 per capita
$424,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 15.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$424,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay D, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,600
26% below
$39,500 per capita
Home Value
$424,000
50% above
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
29.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.1%
319% above
22.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
271 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
74%
Home Value
150%
Rent
74%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
419%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay D a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Kootenay D residents earn a median household income of $55,600 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,500. The unemployment rate stands at 15.1% (319% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay D is $424,000 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $860/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.7% of adults in Central Kootenay D hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 29.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay D has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,462
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$39,500
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty22.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$760

Housing

C
Home Value$424,000
Rent$860
Ownership83.2%
Housing Units715
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation1,795 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+29.0%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

36.5% work from home.