Median Income
$80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$476,000
69% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,050
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.2%
18% lower than US avg
How Central Kootenay I Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,607
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$46,360
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty10.2%
Commute27 min
Housing
B
Home Value$476,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,130
Rent Burden14.4%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+3.1%
Is Central Kootenay I a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Central Kootenay I receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Central Kootenay I has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Central Kootenay I is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Central Kootenay I is $476,000, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Central Kootenay I has a population of 2,607 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 1.3% Black.
Population
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Central Kootenay I vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 14.6% |
Social Characteristics
Central Kootenay I vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Central Kootenay I is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Central Kootenay I vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $80,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,360 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.6% |
| 111% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
The median home value in Central Kootenay I is $476,000, 69% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $476,000 |
| 69% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.4% |
| Housing Units | 1,130 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Central Kootenay I vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Central Kootenay I vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 42.3 sq mi (109.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |