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Ladysmith, BC
British Columbia
Ladysmith is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 8,990. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
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How Ladysmith Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
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C+Climate
Education
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Is Ladysmith a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ladysmith receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Ladysmith has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ladysmith is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ladysmith is $552,000, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Ladysmith experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ladysmith vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ladysmith vs U.S. Average
Income: Ladysmith vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $81,000 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,360 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $930 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 279 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $552,000 |
| 96% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,120 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 80.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% |
| Housing Units | 3,930 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Ladysmith vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9902°N, 123.8170°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 113 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 149 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 112 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 148 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
Ladysmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (1.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 31.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
Schools in Ladysmith
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ladysmith Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ladysmith
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC | hits, nanaimo | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHWF-FM "The Wolf 106.9" Nanaimo, BC | active rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKWV-FM 102.3 "The Wave" Nanaimo, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC | adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC | adult standards, classic hits | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Ladysmith
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Forest Discovery Centre | ||||
| Chemainus Valley Museum | ||||
| Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre | ||||
| Cowichan Valley Museum | ||||
| Crofton Old School Museum | ||||
| Gabriola Museum | ||||
| Hand of Man Museum | ||||
| Harbour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Kaatza Station Museum & Archives | ||||
| Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum | ||||
| Ladysmith Museum | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Nanaimo Museum | ||||
| Nanaimo Museum | ||||
| Protection Island Museum | ||||
| Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre | ||||
| Vancouver Island Military Museum |
Libraries in Ladysmith
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 - Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Chemainus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cowichan Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cowichan Lake Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Gabriola Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Ladysmith Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo North Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo Wellington Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ladysmith
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Farmers Market | |||||
| Chemainus Public Market | |||||
| Duncan Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Gabriola Agricultural Co-op Farmers Market | |||||
| Grove Hall Farm, Italian Kitchen, Market & Deli | |||||
| Island Roots | |||||
| The Old Farm Market |
Cafes in Ladysmith
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ladysmith
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ladysmith
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ladysmith
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ladysmith
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ladysmith
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ladysmith
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ladysmith
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ladysmith
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ladysmith
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ladysmith
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ladysmith
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Brewery | ||||
| Red Arrow Brewery | ||||
| Serious Brewing | ||||
| Small Block Brewery | ||||
| White Sails Brewery | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Ladysmith
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ladysmith
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Sekiu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ladysmith
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ladysmith Main | |
| Ladysmith Town |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ladysmith
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| First United Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ladysmith
What is the population of Ladysmith?
Ladysmith has a population of 8,990 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1,933 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.5% female and 47.6% male.
Is Ladysmith expensive to live in?
The median household income is $81,000, 8% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $552,000 (96% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Ladysmith safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ladysmith receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ladysmith?
Ladysmith has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 53.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ladysmith?
The job market in Ladysmith faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $930. There are 279 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 17.2% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ladysmith?
The median home value in Ladysmith is $552,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,120. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.
How are the schools in Ladysmith?
13.1% of adults in Ladysmith hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Ladysmith?
The average commute in Ladysmith is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.2% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ladysmith?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ladysmith is 94.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 3.9% Asian. 91.9% of residents speak only English at home.