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Smithers, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
Smithers, BC
At a Glance
How Smithers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Smithers a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Smithers residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,350. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 167 business establishments.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithers is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 12.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Education
15.4% of adults in Smithers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 31.5% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Smithers has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.