Elkford, BC

British Columbia

Elkford is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,749. Residents earn $117,000 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,749 Population 66/sq mi density
$117,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
$1,140 Median Rent 8.2% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$117,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1,140/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,000
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,140
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,749
Median AgeN/A
Density66/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$117,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment5.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,140
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,160
Rent Burden8.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+37.7%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Elkford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elkford receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Elkford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elkford is $117,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Elkford among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.7% have completed high school.

Elkford has a population of 2,749 with a density of 66 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 3.6% Asian.

Population

2,749
Total Population
2021 Census
66
People / sq mi
41.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Elkford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.9%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages6%

Social Characteristics

Elkford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elkford is $117,000, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Elkford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,000
56% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone55.5%
Public Transit24.3%
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,140 (2% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,140
2% below US avg
Rent Burden8.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units1,160

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area41.8 sq mi (108.1 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates50.0153°N, 114.9235°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+37.7%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density66/sq mi
Total Area41.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone55.5%
Public Transit24.3%
Work from Home7.2%

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