Coldwater, BC

British Columbia

Coldwater is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 350. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
350 Population 50/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $24,200 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 8.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 37.5%
202% higher than US avg

How Coldwater Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population350
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$24,200
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty37.5%
Commute33 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units115

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,369 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+30.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Coldwater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coldwater receives an overall livability score of 1.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Coldwater faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coldwater is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 37.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school.

Coldwater has a population of 350 with a density of 50 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

350
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Coldwater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.6%
0% below US avg
Spanish1.4%
89% below US avg
Other Languages20%

Social Characteristics

Coldwater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coldwater is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Coldwater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate37.5%
202% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.2%
Renter-Occupied26.1%
Housing Units115

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Coldwater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Coldwater vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,369 ft (722 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates50.0301°N, 120.8570°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+30.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density50/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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