Thompson-Nicola I, BC

British Columbia

Thompson-Nicola I is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,038. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,038 Population 1/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $56,500 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$715 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 10.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $715/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.2%
63% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,038
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$56,500
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty20.2%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$715
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units460
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+39.9%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Thompson-Nicola I a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola I receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Thompson-Nicola I has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola I is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola I is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.9% have completed high school.

Thompson-Nicola I has a population of 1,038 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 2.1% Asian.

Population

1,038
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
2,214.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson-Nicola I vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.8%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg
Other Languages7.3%

Social Characteristics

Thompson-Nicola I vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola I is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Thompson-Nicola I vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$56,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.2%
63% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola I is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.2%
Renter-Occupied9.8%
Housing Units460

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2,214.9 sq mi (5,736.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
82% below US avg
High School+39.9%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,214.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

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