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North Kamloops, BC
British Columbia · Kamloops Metro
North Kamloops is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 10,995. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
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How North Kamloops Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is North Kamloops a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North Kamloops receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. North Kamloops offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North Kamloops is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North Kamloops 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
North Kamloops experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches, including 24.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
North Kamloops vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
North Kamloops vs U.S. Average
Income: North Kamloops 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
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 341 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 4,398 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: North Kamloops 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 | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6998°N, 120.3692°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
North Kamloops has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Total Area | 247.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Schools in North Kamloops
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E'Cole Secondaire de Kamloops | — | — | — | — |
| A.E. Perry Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Twin Rivers Education Centre (Happyvale Campus) | — | — | — | — |
| George Hilliard Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| NorKam Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamloops Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School | — | — | — | — |
| John Tod Elementary School (CLOSED) | — | — | — | — |
| Arthur Hatton Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| John Tod Centre | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near North Kamloops
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Kamloops, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHLW-FM "The Bear 93.1" Barriere, BC | community radio | AAC 198 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 |
Museums in North Kamloops
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First National Dog Museum | ||||
| Fort Kamloops | ||||
| Kamloops Indian Residential School | ||||
| Kamloops Museum | ||||
| Robbins Range Heritage School | ||||
| Samuel Sidney Scott's House | ||||
| Secwepemc Heritage Museum | ||||
| Seven O' Ranch | ||||
| St. George's Anglican Church | ||||
| St. Joseph's Church | ||||
| Tom Bones House | ||||
| Wilson House |
Libraries in North Kamloops
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Tiny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| TNRL: Kamloops Library | 0.0 | |||||
| TNRL: North Kamloops Library | 0.0 | |||||
| TRU Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in North Kamloops
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer's Market Saturday | |||||
| Twin Acres Farm |
Hotels in North Kamloops
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in North Kamloops
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in North Kamloops
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in North Kamloops
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in North Kamloops
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in North Kamloops
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in North Kamloops
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in North Kamloops
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in North Kamloops
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Road Brewing | ||||
| Red Collar Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in North Kamloops
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near North Kamloops
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Kamloops
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | YKA | Medium Airport |
| Douglas Lake Airport | DGF | Small Airport |
| Heffley Creek Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knutsford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Merritt Airport | YMB | Small Airport |
| Monte Creek Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Prichard Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tranquille Valley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in North Kamloops
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Northills Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in North Kamloops
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Berean Baptist Church | |
| Christ Community Church | |
| Kamloops Buddhist Temple | |
| Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle | |
| Kamloops Gospel Chapel | |
| Mount Paul United Church | |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Sikh Temple | |
| St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church | |
| St. George's | |
| The Salvation Army | |
| Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About North Kamloops
What is the population of North Kamloops?
North Kamloops has a population of 10,995 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is North Kamloops 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 North Kamloops safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, North Kamloops receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in North Kamloops?
North Kamloops has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in North Kamloops?
The unemployment rate in North Kamloops is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 341 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in North Kamloops?
The median home value in North Kamloops is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in North Kamloops?
32.9% of adults in North Kamloops hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in North Kamloops?
The average commute in North Kamloops is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of North Kamloops?
The racial and ethnic makeup of North Kamloops is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.