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Fruitvale, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,958 Population 1,877/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $50,440 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$820 Median Rent 7.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 283 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fruitvale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,877/sq mi
Coordinates49.1165°N, 117.5522°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 140 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 122 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 123 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 130 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 58 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 140 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 145 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 147 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 134 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 57 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 44 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 141 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 149 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 56 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 62 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 148 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 148 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 148 km
Jun 13, 2015 5 km W of Hope, Idaho M3.1 129 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m 75 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m 74 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m 75 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m 75 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m 143 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 75 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STICKPIN (54,119 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 70 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 83 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 77 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 93 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 62 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 82 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 79 km
2021 BULLDOG MOUNTAIN 8,049 65 km
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 39 km
2001 MT. LEONA COMPLEX 5,978 77 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 63 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 41 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 70 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 78 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 45 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 51 km
2003 MYRTLE CREEK 3,539 92 km
2015 MARBLE VALLEY 3,431 83 km
2003 BLACK CANYON 2,403 28 km
2022 BOULDER MOUNTAIN 2,346 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Driest
October 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Fruitvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (1.5").

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