Ratings
Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Schools
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
| Statistic | Central Kootenay E | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 40.0% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.9% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |