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Central Kootenay I, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,607 Population 62/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $46,360 per capita
$476,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$476,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay I, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,000
6% above
$46,360 per capita
Home Value
$476,000
69% above
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
33.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
10.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
296 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
106%
Home Value
169%
Rent
90%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay I a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Kootenay I residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,360. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay I is $476,000 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.3% of adults in Central Kootenay I hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay I has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,607
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$46,360
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty10.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

B
Home Value$476,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership79.7%
Housing Units1,130
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation1,739 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

16.9% work from home.