Salmon Arm, BC

British Columbia

Salmon Arm is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 19,432. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,432 Population 324/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,000
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg

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

People

Population19,432
Median AgeN/A
Density324/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.9%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,105
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Salmon Arm a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salmon Arm is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.

Salmon Arm has a population of 19,432 with a density of 324 people per square mile.

Population

19,432
Total Population
2021 Census
324
People / sq mi
59.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Salmon Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Salmon Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salmon Arm is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Salmon Arm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,000
0% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% 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 Burden18.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.7%
Renter-Occupied22.3%
Housing Units8,105

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Salmon Arm vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates50.6998°N, 119.2691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+29.6%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density324/sq mi
Total Area59.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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