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Nicola Lake 1, BC

British Columbia

Nicola Lake 1 is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 148. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
148 Population 34/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 16.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% 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+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

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

People

Population148
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female55% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty14.1%
Commute23 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership77.8%
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+18.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Nicola Lake 1 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nicola Lake 1 receives an overall livability score of 2.4 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. Nicola Lake 1 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nicola Lake 1 is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. 14.1% 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 Nicola Lake 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 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

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nicola Lake 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 5.3 inches of snow.

Nicola Lake 1 has a population of 148 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 55.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 75.9% of residents.

Population

148
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Nicola Lake 1 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.9%
3% below US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 24.1%

Social Characteristics

Nicola Lake 1 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nicola Lake 1 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 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Nicola Lake 1 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

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)5

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Nicola Lake 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). 77.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 45 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

Homeownership77.8%
Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units45

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, Nicola Lake 1 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Nicola Lake 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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Nicola Lake 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates50.2054°N, 120.4775°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 30 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 143 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 9 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 125 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 67 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 116 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 97 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 106 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 30 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 77 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 107 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 65 km
Aug 15, 2016 43 km S of Princeton, Canada M3.0 127 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 54 km
Jan 19, 2011 57 km SSW of Princeton, Canada M2.9 140 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 128 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 57 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 113 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 80 km
Mar 6, 1992 42 km SSE of Princeton, Canada M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 — 137 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 183 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 185 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 186 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Nicola Lake 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.7").

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7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 77.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+18.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Nicola Lake 1

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Kamloops, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKMQ-FM 101.1 "Q101" Merritt, BC adult contemporary, corus radio network AAC+ 48 kbps
CKBZ-FM 100.1 "B-100" Kamloops, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIFM-FM 98.3 Kamloops, BC active rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKRV-FM "K 97.5 Classic Rock" Kamloops, BC classic rock, new format rebranding AAC 135 kbps

Hotels in Nicola Lake 1

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quilchena Hotel

Gas Stations in Nicola Lake 1

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #545489858
Quilchena Ranch General Store

Golf Courses in Nicola Lake 1

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quilchena Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Nicola Lake 1

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Trails 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Stake Lake Trails 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Logan Lake Trails 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Harper Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sun Peaks Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Drop Zone Terrain Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Flight School Terrain Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Basic Training Terrain Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Nicola Lake 1

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional AirportYKAMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip—Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield—Small Airport
Merritt AirportYMBSmall Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip—Small Airport
Princeton Airport—Small Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Nicola Lake 1

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Quilchena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicola Lake 1

What is the population of Nicola Lake 1?

Nicola Lake 1 has a population of 148 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.3% female and 55.2% male.

Is Nicola Lake 1 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 Nicola Lake 1 safe?

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

What is the weather like in Nicola Lake 1?

Nicola Lake 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nicola Lake 1?

The job market in Nicola Lake 1 faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 5 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Nicola Lake 1?

The median home value in Nicola Lake 1 is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 77.8%.

How are the schools in Nicola Lake 1?

7.4% of adults in Nicola Lake 1 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Nicola Lake 1?

The average commute in Nicola Lake 1 is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Nicola Lake 1?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Nicola Lake 1 is 100% White. 75.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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