Health & Safety
Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.
Ratings
According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
Amenities
The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.
Crime
Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.
Schools
The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.
| Statistic | Sayward | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 32.8% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.4% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |