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Kitimat-Stikine B, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,455 Population 1/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $37,100 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 175 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 19.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kitimat-Stikine B, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,600
15% below
$37,100 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
8.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
31.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
431% above
17.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
175 sunny days/yr

How Kitimat-Stikine B Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kitimat-Stikine B's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
71%
Rent
63%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
531%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kitimat-Stikine B a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kitimat-Stikine B residents earn a median household income of $63,600 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,100. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kitimat-Stikine B is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $735/month, with 8.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.2% of adults in Kitimat-Stikine B hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 31.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kitimat-Stikine B has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,455
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$37,100
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty17.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$713

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$735
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units640
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days175/yr
Rain89.0 in/yr
Elevation59 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute31 min

Did You Know?

20.9% work from home.