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Kowtain 17, BC

British Columbia

Kowtain 17 is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 59. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
59 Population 635/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 186 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Kowtain 17 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density635/mi²
Male / Female42% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute14 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units15
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain83.9 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Kowtain 17 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kowtain 17 receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Kowtain 17 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kowtain 17 is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kowtain 17 is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kowtain 17 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 186 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches, including 30.7 inches of snow.

Kowtain 17 has a population of 59 with a density of 635 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 41.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

59
Total Population
635
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.7%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Kowtain 17 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kowtain 17 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kowtain 17 is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 2 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kowtain 17 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,768
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,858
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)2

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.3 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kowtain 17 is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 15 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$560,468
99% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,072
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units15

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Kowtain 17 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Kowtain 17 vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Kowtain 17 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates49.7438°N, 123.1410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 30.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 5, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 123 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 30 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 128 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 66 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 123 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 30 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 57 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 140 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 123 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 124 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 130 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 122 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 146 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 135 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 131 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 123 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 123 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 124 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 80 km
Jul 31, 1990 3 km E of Deming, Washington M3.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m — 87 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 128 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 16 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 23 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 43 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 102 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 119 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 7.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 7.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 14.1 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 10.9 in

Kowtain 17 has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 50% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density635/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.3 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Schools in Kowtain 17

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Squamish Montessori School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kowtain 17

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's New Wave Radio 80's, alternative MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
CITR - University of British Columbia campus radio, eclectic AAC
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC classic hits, community radio AAC 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
La Bonita X101 2000s, 60s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
Ritmo X99 — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kowtain 17

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Railway Museum of British Columbia
The Britannia Mine Museum

Libraries in Kowtain 17

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Squamish Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kowtain 17

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Refresh Market

Hotels in Kowtain 17

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Executive Suites Hotel and Resort Squamish

Cafes in Kowtain 17

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brackendale Bean

Train Stations in Kowtain 17

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Railway Museum of BC

Gas Stations in Kowtain 17

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Breweries in Kowtain 17

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
A-Frame Brewing
Backcountry Brewing
Cliffside Cider
Howe Sound Brewing
Northyards Cider Co.

Ski Resorts Near Kowtain 17

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grouse Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cypress Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Dakota Ridge Recreation Site 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Whistler Blackcomb 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Blackcomb Tube Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Old Blackcomb Halfpipe 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Biathlon Range 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Callaghan 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Kowtain 17

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park—Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport—Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome—Small Airport
Pemberton Regional Airport—Small Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons AirportYHSSmall Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kowtain 17

What is the population of Kowtain 17?

Kowtain 17 has a population of 59 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 50% female and 41.7% male.

Is Kowtain 17 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Kowtain 17 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Kowtain 17 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Kowtain 17?

Kowtain 17 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.9 inches, with 30.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kowtain 17?

The unemployment rate in Kowtain 17 is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 2 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kowtain 17?

The median home value in Kowtain 17 is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Kowtain 17?

0.0% of adults in Kowtain 17 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Kowtain 17?

The average commute in Kowtain 17 is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 50% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kowtain 17?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kowtain 17 is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home.

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