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Central Kootenay K, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,784 Population 1/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $40,400 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 10.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 17.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $665/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay K, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,400
17% below
$40,400 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
10.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
79% below
37.2% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
397% above
19.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
275 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
83%
Home Value
142%
Rent
57%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
497%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay K a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Kootenay K residents earn a median household income of $62,400 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,400. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 55 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay K is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $665/month, with 10.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.9% of adults in Central Kootenay K hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 37.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay K has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,784
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$40,400
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty19.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$777

Housing

B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$665
Ownership90.2%
Housing Units865
Rent Burden10.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,516 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+37.2%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

33.0% work from home.