Williams Lake, BC

British Columbia

Williams Lake is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 248. Residents earn $76,500 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
248 Population 39/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 15.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,500
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.0%
317% higher than US avg

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

People

Population248
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female46% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment15.0%
PovertyN/A
Commute16 min

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Williams Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Williams Lake receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Williams Lake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Williams Lake is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.0%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.

Williams Lake has a population of 248 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

248
Total Population
2021 Census
39
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Williams Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.0%
1% below US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages22%

Social Characteristics

Williams Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Williams Lake is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Williams Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,500
2% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+32.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

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