Name: Smithers, BC
Rating: 0.0

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Living in Smithers, BC

Ranks better than 66% of areas Follow

Population

5,791

Median Age

39.5 Years

Smithers Area Facts

Smithers has a Livability Score of 66_/100, which is considered good
Smithers crime rates are 130% higher than the British Columbia average
Cost of living in Smithers is 30% lower than the British Columbia average

What do the locals think about Smithers?

63%

Family friendly

13%

Public transit is accessible

88%

Walkable to grocery stores

50%

Yards are well-kept

38%

Lots of parks

100%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

75%

A quiet area

75%

Sense of community

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B- Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Smithers? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

Ranger Park

The Bluff Recreation Site

Entertainment

Visitor Info Center

Bulkley Valley Museum

Roi Theater

Food & Drink

A&W

Twin Valley Inn Pub

McDonald's

Dairy Queen

Alpenhorn Pub

BC Liquor Store

KFC

Panago

D Commute

Is public transit available in Smithers? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Smithers.

Drive to Work

43%

3% higher than the CDN average

Take Public Transit

1%

6% lower than the CDN average

Walk to Work

11%

7% higher than the CDN average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Smithers? The cost of living in Smithers is 86/100 - which is 30% lower than British Columbia.

Smithers

86

14% less expensive than average

British Columbia

123

23% more expensive than average

Canada

100

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Smithers? Smithers crime rates are 13,910, which are 130% higher than British Columbia

Total Crime

13,910 per 100k people

229% higher than the CDN average

Chance of being a victim

1 in 8

229% higher than the CDN average

Year-over-year crime

15%

Year over year crime is up

A- Employment

What is the median income in Smithers? The median income in Smithers is $91,203 which is 6% higher than British Columbia.

Median household income

$91,20311% higher than the CDN average

In labour force

69%8% higher than the CDN average

Unemployment rate

2%

64% lower than the CDN average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Smithers a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Bulkley Valley District Hospital

Pharmacies

Pharmasave

Shoppers Drug Mart

Doctors

A Housing

What are Smithers home prices? Smithers 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

$79063% lower than the CDN average

Home Ownership

67%

1% lower than the CDN average

A Smithers Schools

Does Smithers have good schools? The Smithers graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than British Columbia

High school grad. rates

83%

1% lower than the CDN average

Bachelor's degree

18%

27% lower than the CDN average

School test scores

64%

4% lower than the CDN average

A User Ratings

Is Smithers a good place to live? Smithers has an overall rating of 82% from 7 reviews.

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7 total surveys

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B- Amenities

Parks

Entertainment

Food & Drink

D Commute

A+ Cost of Living

F Crime

A- Employment

A+ Health & Safety

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

A Housing

A Smithers Schools

A User Ratings