Salmo, BC

British Columbia

Salmo is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,140. Residents earn $54,400 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,140 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$54,400 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$54,400 median income, 10.8% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,400
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,140
Median AgeN/A
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,400
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment10.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units570
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,198 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Salmo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salmo receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Salmo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salmo is $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school.

Salmo has a population of 1,140 with a density of 1,208 people per square mile.

Population

1,140
Total Population
2021 Census
1,208
People / sq mi
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Salmo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Salmo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salmo is $54,400, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Salmo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,400
28% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden19.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%
Renter-Occupied29.0%
Housing Units570

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Salmo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Salmo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,198 ft (670 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates49.1955°N, 117.2770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+28.1%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,208/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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