Ratings
Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.
Amenities
The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.
| Statistic | Nakusp | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 30.6% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 8.3% | 3.8% | 3.2% |