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Thompson-Nicola E, BC

British Columbia

Thompson-Nicola E is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,162. Residents earn $59,200 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,162 Population 1/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $40,800 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 8.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.4%
73% higher than US avg

How Thompson-Nicola E Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,162
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$40,800
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty21.4%
Commute32 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership90.7%
Housing Units590
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3,556 ft (1,084 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Thompson-Nicola E a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola E receives an overall livability score of 2.3 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. Thompson-Nicola E has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola E is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola E is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Thompson-Nicola E has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow.

Thompson-Nicola E has a population of 1,162 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,558.1 square miles. The median age is 62.4 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.6% female and 53.9% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.5% of residents.

Population

1,162
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
62.4yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
2,558.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson-Nicola E vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish 0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Thompson-Nicola E vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola E is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,800. The average weekly wage is $785, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 36 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 35.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thompson-Nicola E vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,200
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,800
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.4%
73% above US avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola E is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 90.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 590 total housing units in the city. 14.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.7%
Owner-Occupied90.7%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units590

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, Thompson-Nicola E receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Thompson-Nicola E 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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Thompson-Nicola E has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,556 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,556 ft (1,084 m)
Area2,558.1 sq mi (6,625.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates51.3046°N, 121.3969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 24, 2013.

Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 145 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 127 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 151 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 165 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 187 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 190 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in

Thompson-Nicola E has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.6").

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4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 69.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
85% below US avg
High School+29.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,558.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.4%

Radio Stations near Thompson-Nicola E

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Thompson-Nicola E

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
TNRL: Clinton Library0.0

Gas Stations in Thompson-Nicola E

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

70 Mile General Store

Ski Resorts Near Thompson-Nicola E

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Big Bar Cross Country Ski Trails 0.0 — — $0 — — —
99 Mile Recreation Trails 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mt. Timothy Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Thompson-Nicola E

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional AirportYZAMedium Airport
Clinton/Bleibler Ranch Aerodrome—Small Airport
Dougall Campbell Field—Small Airport
Echo Valley Airport—Small Airport
Green Lake Airport—Small Airport
Lillooet Airport—Small Airport
One Hundred Mile House Airport—Small Airport
One Hundred Mile Model Flyers—Small Airport
Sheridan Lake Airstrip—Small Airport
South Cariboo Region / 108 Mile AirportZMHSmall Airport
Springhouse Airpark—Small Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Thompson-Nicola E

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

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Waterfalls
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thompson-Nicola E

What is the population of Thompson-Nicola E?

Thompson-Nicola E has a population of 1,162 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,558.1 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 46.6% female and 53.9% male.

Is Thompson-Nicola E expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,200, 21% 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 $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Thompson-Nicola E safe?

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

What is the weather like in Thompson-Nicola E?

Thompson-Nicola E has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Thompson-Nicola E?

The job market in Thompson-Nicola E faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $785. There are 36 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 35.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Thompson-Nicola E?

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola E is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 90.7%.

How are the schools in Thompson-Nicola E?

4.9% of adults in Thompson-Nicola E hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Thompson-Nicola E?

The average commute in Thompson-Nicola E is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 69.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 35.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Thompson-Nicola E?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson-Nicola E is 97.7% White, 1.4% Asian. 93.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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