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Moricetown 1, BC

British Columbia

Moricetown 1 is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 253. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
253 Population 114/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $29,800 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 285 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 11.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,500
10% lower 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 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.0%
85% higher than US avg

How Moricetown 1 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population253
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female57% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$29,800
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty23.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

D
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership33.3%
Housing Units90
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+27.5%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Moricetown 1 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Moricetown 1 receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Moricetown 1 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Moricetown 1 is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Moricetown 1 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 8.3x, 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%. 27.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Moricetown 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches, including 12.6 inches of snow.

Moricetown 1 has a population of 253 with a density of 114 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.1% female and 56.9% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 82.4% of residents.

Population

253
Total Population
114
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Moricetown 1 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.4%
5% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 17.7%

Social Characteristics

Moricetown 1 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moricetown 1 is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,800 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $573, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Moricetown 1 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,800
Avg Weekly Wage$573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above US avg
Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Moricetown 1 is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 33.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 90 total housing units in the city. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, 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 Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership33.3%
Owner-Occupied33.3%
Renter-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units90

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, Moricetown 1 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Moricetown 1 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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Moricetown 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates55.0117°N, 127.3175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 21, 2020.

Jun 21, 2020 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada M2.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA Meteorological 4.1 m 145 km
1974 KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA Meteorological 2.8 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.6 in

Moricetown 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 16°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.3").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.5% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 60% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+27.5%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density114/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Moricetown 1

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFBV "The Moose" 870 Smithers, 106.5 Houston, 760 Burns Lake, BC variety hits AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Moricetown 1

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bulkley Valley Museum
Widzin Kwah Canyon House Museum (Widzin Kwah Diyik Be Yikh)

Libraries in Moricetown 1

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Smithers Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Moricetown 1

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulkley Valley Farmers' Market

Clinics in Moricetown 1

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Witset Health Centre

Gas Stations in Moricetown 1

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Moricetown 1

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Smithers Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Moricetown 1

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Morrice Mountain Nordic Ski Area 0.0 $0
Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre 0.0 $0
Hudson Bay Mountain 0.0 $0

Airports Near Moricetown 1

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Smithers AirportYYDMedium Airport
Houston AirportSmall Airport
Private AirstripSmall Airport
Seeley Lake FieldSmall Airport
Witwer AirfieldSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moricetown 1

What is the population of Moricetown 1?

Moricetown 1 has a population of 253 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.1% female and 56.9% male.

Is Moricetown 1 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,500, 10% below 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 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Moricetown 1 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Moricetown 1 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Moricetown 1?

Moricetown 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Moricetown 1?

The job market in Moricetown 1 faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $573. There are 8 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Moricetown 1?

The median home value in Moricetown 1 is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 33.3%.

How are the schools in Moricetown 1?

0.0% of adults in Moricetown 1 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.5% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Moricetown 1?

The average commute in Moricetown 1 is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 60% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Moricetown 1?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Moricetown 1 is 98% White. 82.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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