Thompson-Nicola O, BC

British Columbia

Thompson-Nicola O is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,523. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,523 Population 1/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $42,800 per capita
$420,000 Home Value
$544 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$420,000 home value, $544/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $420,000
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,523
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$42,800
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty15.3%
Commute39 min

Housing

B
Home Value$420,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units655
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+39.0%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Thompson-Nicola O a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola O receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Thompson-Nicola O has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola O is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola O is $420,000, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.0% have completed high school.

Thompson-Nicola O has a population of 1,523 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 (96.1%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

1,523
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
2,077.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages6.6%

Social Characteristics

Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola O is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.3 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola O is $420,000, 49% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$420,000
49% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units655

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2,077.7 sq mi (5,381.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+39.0%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,077.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.3 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.7%

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