Wagmatcook 1, NS

Nova Scotia

Wagmatcook 1 is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 691. Residents earn $56,800 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
691 Population 481/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $24,900 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 22.7% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,800
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.7%
531% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.6%
171% higher than US avg

How Wagmatcook 1 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population691
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$24,900
Unemployment22.7%
Poverty33.6%
Commute19 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
Ownership12.2%
Housing Units205

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Wagmatcook 1 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wagmatcook 1 receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wagmatcook 1 faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wagmatcook 1 is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Wagmatcook 1 has a population of 691 with a density of 481 people per square mile. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

691
Total Population
481
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Wagmatcook 1 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only57.3%
27% below US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages42.8%

Social Characteristics

Wagmatcook 1 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wagmatcook 1 is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Wagmatcook 1 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.7%
531% above US avg
Poverty Rate33.6%
171% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone63.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

12.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Homeownership12.2%
Owner-Occupied12.2%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Wagmatcook 1 vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Wagmatcook 1 vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+34.7%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density481/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone63.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

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