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Central Kootenay E, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,897 Population 12/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $44,520 per capita
$548,000 Home Value
$980 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 286 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$548,000 home value, $980/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay E, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$44,520 per capita
Home Value
$548,000
94% above
Median Rent
$980/mo
16% below
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
28.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
12.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
286 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
94%
Home Value
194%
Rent
84%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay E a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Kootenay E residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,520. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay E is $548,000 , 94% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $980/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.5% of adults in Central Kootenay E hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay E has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,897
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$44,520
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty12.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$856

Housing

C
Home Value$548,000
Rent$980
Ownership81.4%
Housing Units1,800
Rent Burden20.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days286/yr
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation3,793 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+7.8%

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

31.3% work from home.