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

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$70,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$548,000 home value, $980/mo rent

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Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay E has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	35.5°F
	34% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,793 ft (1,156 m)
Area	312.0 sq mi (808.0 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	49.7474°N, 114.8961°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 13.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 30, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000	35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada	M4.6	90 km
Mar 22, 2006	8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana	M4.3	105 km
Feb 5, 2023	British Columbia, Canada	M3.9	109 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	9 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	124 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	99 km
Nov 21, 1992	Western Montana	M3.4	132 km
Feb 14, 2012	6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana	M3.3	122 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana	M3.3	123 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	41 km
Jan 3, 2021	19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana	M3.2	112 km
Oct 15, 2000	33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.2	87 km
Feb 15, 2020	37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada	M3.2	143 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	4 km
Aug 29, 1997	12 km N of Troy, Montana	M3.1	148 km
Sep 14, 2017	2 km NNE of Olney, Montana	M3.0	133 km
Apr 8, 1990	2 km NW of Olney, Montana	M3.0	133 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	102 km
Jan 20, 2024	8 km S of Cardston, Canada	M2.8	134 km
Feb 10, 2016	29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 ac, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2017	CARIBOU	28,101	92 km
1994	NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION)	8,990	94 km
2017	UNNAMED	6,755	100 km
2017	GIBRALTER RIDGE	6,299	99 km
2022	WEASEL	5,752	85 km
2017	WEASEL	3,942	88 km
1998	KOPSI CREEK	1,016	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.9 in
March	26°F (-3°C)	2.1 in
April	34°F (1°C)	2.0 in
May	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
August	56°F (14°C)	1.8 in	Warmest, Driest
September	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
October	38°F (4°C)	2.1 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	3.0 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	2.4 in

Central Kootenay E has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 14°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.8").

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