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Kootenay 1, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
145 Population 5/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 14.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kootenay 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,749 ft (838 m)
Area28.6 sq mi (74.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates49.6288°N, 115.7229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 30, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 133 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 97 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 58 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 67 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 142 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 143 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 149 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 90 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 137 km
Feb 14, 2012 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana M3.3 132 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana M3.3 129 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 131 km
Jan 3, 2021 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana M3.2 128 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 130 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 83 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 65 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 117 km
Sep 14, 2017 2 km NNE of Olney, Montana M3.0 145 km
Apr 8, 1990 2 km NW of Olney, Montana M3.0 143 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 77 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) 11,279 99 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 87 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 98 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 72 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) 6,648 99 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 99 km
1994 WEBB KNOB 3,824 94 km
1994 YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) 3,143 94 km
2000 KELSEY CREEK 2,498 96 km
1994 YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FISH FRY) 1,619 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.7 in

Kootenay 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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