Whycocomagh, NS

Nova Scotia

Whycocomagh is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 877. Residents earn $58,800 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
877 Population 304/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $31,200 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,800
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.8%
140% higher than US avg

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

People

Population877
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$31,200
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty29.8%
Commute18 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units270

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation381 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+43.7%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Whycocomagh a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whycocomagh receives an overall livability score of 1.8 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. Whycocomagh faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whycocomagh is $58,800, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.7% have completed high school.

Whycocomagh has a population of 877 with a density of 304 people per square mile. The median age is 25.6 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

877
Total Population
304
People / sq mi
25.6yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Whycocomagh vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only57.7%
26% below US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages42.3%

Social Characteristics

Whycocomagh vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whycocomagh is $58,800, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Whycocomagh vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,800
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate29.8%
140% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied14.8%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Whycocomagh vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates45.9834°N, 61.1152°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+43.7%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density304/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

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