Median Income
$64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment
15.2%
322% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.1%
6% higher than US avg
How Nakusp Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,589
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density512/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$42,520
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty13.1%
Commute23 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units760
Rent Burden17.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,578 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+35.4%
Graduate+3.7%
Is Nakusp a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Nakusp receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Nakusp has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Nakusp is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.2%, unemployment is notably high. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Nakusp is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.
Nakusp has a population of 1,589 with a density of 512 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).
Population
1,589
Total Population
2021 Census
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.7% |
The median household income in Nakusp is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $64,500 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.2% |
| 322% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
The median home value in Nakusp is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Housing Units | 760 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Nakusp vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Nakusp vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2499°N, 117.8023°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |