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Central Kootenay G, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,650 Population 3/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $40,300 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay G, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,500
14% below
$40,300 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
26.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
18.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
274 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
86%
Home Value
123%
Rent
69%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay G a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Kootenay G residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,300. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay G is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.3% of adults in Central Kootenay G hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 26.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay G has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,650
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$40,300
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty18.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$800
Ownership85.1%
Housing Units740
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation2,569 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+26.7%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute33 min

Did You Know?

21.9% work from home.