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Stikine Region, BC

British Columbia

Stikine Region is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 424. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
424 Population 0/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $44,600 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$512 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $512/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $512
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.0%
317% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population424
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female54% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty14.8%
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$276,000
Rent$512
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units225
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp25°F (-4°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+27.0%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Stikine Region a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stikine Region receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Stikine Region has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stikine Region is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stikine Region is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $512 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Stikine Region has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow.

Stikine Region has a population of 424 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 45,712.9 square miles. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 53.6% male. The city is predominantly White (97.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 79.8% of residents.

Population

424
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
45,712.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Stikine Region vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 79.8%
2% above US avg
Spanish 3.6%
73% below US avg
Other Languages 16.7%

Social Characteristics

Stikine Region vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stikine Region is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $858, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 13 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 30.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Stikine Region vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,600
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)13

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Stikine Region is $276,000, 2% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $512 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 225 total housing units in the city. 13.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$512
56% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units225

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, Stikine Region receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Stikine Region 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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Stikine Region has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average25.0°F
54% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)
Area45,712.9 sq mi (118,396.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates59.5252°N, 130.2086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 14.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 9, 2020.

Feb 9, 2020 81 km NW of Watson Lake, Canada M4.1 129 km
Sep 3, 2001 121 km NW of Watson Lake, Canada M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuya Volcanic Field (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tuya Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,123 m (6,965 ft) Unknown 27 km
Level Mountain Shield 2,190 m (7,185 ft) Unknown 139 km
Atlin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,880 m (6,168 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 1.6 in
March 10°F (-12°C) 1.6 in
April 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
September 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in
October 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 1.9 in
December 4°F (-15°C) 1.9 in

Stikine Region has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 3°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (0.8").

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12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+27.0%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area45,712.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.8%

Airports Near Stikine Region

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cassiar Aerodrome—Small Airport
Pine Lake—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stikine Region

What is the population of Stikine Region?

Stikine Region has a population of 424 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 45,712.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 53.6% male.

Is Stikine Region expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $512 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Stikine Region safe?

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

What is the weather like in Stikine Region?

Stikine Region has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 14.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Stikine Region?

The job market in Stikine Region faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $858. There are 13 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 30.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Stikine Region?

The median home value in Stikine Region is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $512. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

How are the schools in Stikine Region?

12.2% of adults in Stikine Region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Stikine Region?

The average commute in Stikine Region is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 30.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Stikine Region?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Stikine Region is 97.5% White. 79.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.6% speak Spanish.

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