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qathet D, BC

British Columbia

qathet D is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,126. Residents earn $54,400 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,126 Population 10/sq mi density
$54,400 Median Income $40,500 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 10.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$54,400 median income, 15.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $54,400
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.6%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.6%
66% higher than US avg

How qathet D Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,126
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,400
Per Capita$40,500
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty20.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$725
Ownership83.3%
Housing Units600
Rent Burden10.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+5.6%

Community

Commute22 min

Is qathet D a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, qathet D 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. qathet D has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in qathet D is $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in qathet D is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, 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

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

qathet D experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.

qathet D has a population of 1,126 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 115.7 square miles. The median age is 62.4 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.1% female and 54.9% male. The city is predominantly White (96.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.4% of residents.

Population

1,126
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
62.4yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
115.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

qathet D vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.4%
14% above US avg
Spanish 2.2%
84% below US avg
Other Languages 8.4%

Social Characteristics

qathet D vs U.S. Average

The median household income in qathet D is $54,400, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,500. The average weekly wage is $779, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 35 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.6% of workers work from home.

Income: qathet D vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,400
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,500
Avg Weekly Wage$779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.6%
66% above US avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in qathet D is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 83.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 600 total housing units in the city. 10.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden10.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.3%
Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units600

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, qathet D receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: qathet D 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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qathet D experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area115.7 sq mi (299.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates49.7562°N, 124.5532°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 1, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 73 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 102 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 117 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 142 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 89 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 132 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 110 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 49 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 123 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 119 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 140 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 83 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 96 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 114 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 106 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 115 km
Aug 17, 2011 37 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M3.5 110 km
Nov 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington M3.4 143 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 69 km
Jun 13, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 29 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m — 65 km
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological — — 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 100 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 112 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 113 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 123 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.5 in

qathet D has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
71% below US avg
High School+33.0%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area115.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Schools in qathet D

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Texada Elementary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near qathet D

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC active rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps
The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville — AAC+ 48 kbps
CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC adult standards, classic hits AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Dream 102.9 FM — UNKNOWN
DREAM 102.9 FM (US) worldbeat UNKNOWN

Museums in qathet D

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forestry Building
qathet Museum and Archives Society
Texada Island Museum
Townsite Heritage Society

Libraries in qathet D

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Powell River Public Library0.0
VIRL: Hornby Island Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in qathet D

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Denman Island Farmers’ Market
Savary Island Farmers' Market

Banks in qathet D

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Credit Union

Breweries in qathet D

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Townsite Brewing

Airports Near qathet D

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campbell River AirportYBLMedium Airport
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional AirportYPBSmall Airport
Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport—Small Airport
Courtenay AirparkYCASmall Airport
Smit Field—Small Airport
Stuart Island AirstripYRRSmall Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

Post Offices in qathet D

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gillies Bay
Van Anda

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Frequently Asked Questions About qathet D

What is the population of qathet D?

qathet D has a population of 1,126 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 115.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.1% female and 54.9% male.

Is qathet D expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is qathet D safe?

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

What is the weather like in qathet D?

qathet D has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches.

How is the job market in qathet D?

The job market in qathet D faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $779. There are 35 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 13.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in qathet D?

The median home value in qathet D is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $725. The homeownership rate is 83.3%.

How are the schools in qathet D?

9.6% of adults in qathet D hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in qathet D?

The average commute in qathet D is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of qathet D?

The racial and ethnic makeup of qathet D is 96.7% White, 1% Asian. 89.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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Powell River, BC 13,943 pop · 5.5 mi qathet C, BC 2,197 pop · 6.1 mi qathet B, BC 1,664 pop · 6.4 mi Comox Valley A, BC 7,926 pop · 15.2 mi Hornby Island, BC 1,100 pop · 16.2 mi Denman Island Trust Area, BC 1,165 pop · 17.9 mi qathet A, BC 1,250 pop · 18.1 mi Royston, BC 1,616 pop · 19.1 mi Denman Island, BC 1,020 pop · 19.5 mi Comox Valley B, BC 7,392 pop · 19.7 mi Comox Valley C, BC 9,158 pop · 19.7 mi Courtenay, BC 28,420 pop · 20.3 mi Puntledge, BC 1,387 pop · 22.0 mi Cumberland, BC 4,447 pop · 23.7 mi
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