Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
The Bucket
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) F
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Elkford Community and Conference Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Kootenay Market
Grocery Store
Parks (54) F
Cassidy Corner
Park
Cassidy Corner
Park
Coalminer's Park
Park
Coalminer's Park
Park
Bear Cub Park
Park
Bear Cub Park
Park
Blue Bird Park
Park
Blue Bird Park
Park
Preschool Playground
Playground
Preschool Playground
Playground
River View Park
Park
River View Park
Park
Devonian Playground
Playground
Devonian Park
Park
Mountain Goat Park
Park
Mountain Goat Park
Park
Porcupine Park
Park
Porcupine Park
Park
Boivin Creek Peace Park
Park
Pine Needle Park
Park
Radio Tower Park
Park
Radio Tower Park
Park
Tree Frog Park
Park
Tree Frog Park
Park
River Trail
Park
Shops (1) F
Fas Gas
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 21.9% take public transportation in Elkford.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.9% A-
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Elkford is 85/100 - which is 31% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime B+

Elkford crime rates are 3,030 per 100k, which is 50% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
2,468 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
562 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Elkford is $138,659 - which is 61% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$138,659 A+
Unemployment Rate
5.7% D+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Elkford Dental Centre
Dentist
Elkford Medical Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Elkford home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D-
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools C-

The Elkford graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (1) F
Rocky Mountain Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Elkford Elementary Secondary
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ratings C

Elkford has an overall rating of 63% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Elkford, BC Area Guide

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Elkford Area Facts

  • Elkford has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Elkford crime rates are 50% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Elkford is 31% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elkford? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cassidy Corner
      Cassidy Corner
      Coalminer's Park
      Coalminer's Park
      Bear Cub Park
      Bear Cub Park
      Blue Bird Park
      Blue Bird Park

      Entertainment

      The Bucket

      Food & Drink

      BC Liquor Store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elkford? Of all people who commute, 21.9% take public transportation in Elkford.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elkford? The cost of living in Elkford is 85/100 - which is 31% lower than British Columbia.
      Elkford
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elkford? Elkford crime rates are 3,030, which are 50% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      3,030 per 100k people

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Elkford? The median income in Elkford is $138,659 which is 61% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $138,65968% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      70%9% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elkford a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Elkford home prices? Elkford home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $88159% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      26% higher than the CDN average

      C- Elkford Schools

      Does Elkford have good schools? The Elkford graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      9%

      62% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Elkford a good place to live? Elkford has an overall rating of 63% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      3 total surveys

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