Lax Kw'alaams 1, BC

British Columbia

Lax Kw'alaams 1 is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 627. Residents earn $45,200 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
627 Population 15/sq mi density
$45,200 Median Income $23,300 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,200 median income, 27.5% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,200
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
90% lower than US avg
Unemployment 27.5%
664% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 39.2%
216% higher than US avg

How Lax Kw'alaams 1 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population627
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,200
Per Capita$23,300
Unemployment27.5%
Poverty39.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units215

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Lax Kw'alaams 1 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lax Kw'alaams 1 receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lax Kw'alaams 1 faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lax Kw'alaams 1 is $45,200, 40% below the national average of $75,149. At 27.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 39.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Lax Kw'alaams 1 has a population of 627 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

627
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
42.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lax Kw'alaams 1 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Lax Kw'alaams 1 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lax Kw'alaams 1 is $45,200, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 27.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 39.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Lax Kw'alaams 1 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,200
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.5%
664% above US avg
Poverty Rate39.2%
216% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone58.6%
Public Transit6.9%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.4%
Renter-Occupied9.3%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lax Kw'alaams 1 vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lax Kw'alaams 1 vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
90% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area42.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone58.6%
Public Transit6.9%
Work from Home6.9%

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