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.

2.2 /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
C
Overall
2.2 / 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
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units590
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

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 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. 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.

Education

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

Thompson-Nicola E has a population of 1,162 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 62.4 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.4% Asian.

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 Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages6%

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. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Thompson-Nicola E vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.4%
73% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Thompson-Nicola E vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Thompson-Nicola E vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2,558.1 sq mi (6,625.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,558.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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