Campbell RiverBritish Columbia

For cost of living, Campbell River gets a D−

Shared with the rest of the Campbell River metro area: rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom

Rent took just over a quarter of household income, near British Columbia’s towns (24%) and higher than Canadian towns (20%). Home ownership covers 72% of households.

Campbell River’s Violent Crime Severity Index, 167, runs above British Columbia’s towns and Canadian towns

Thefts, break-ins and damage add up to 74.4 per 1,000 residents a year. Violent incidents came to 30.5 per 1,000 residents a year, higher than both British Columbia’s towns (12.5) and Canadian towns (12).

Campbell River’s region trails the typical Canadian town by 2.0 years: life expectancy 79.5

Measured across the North Vancouver Island Health Service Delivery Area: health survey and life expectancy

By their own account, 54% of adults here are in very good or excellent health, above both British Columbia’s towns (50%) and Canadian towns (52%). What sets Campbell River apart within its region is distance, and at 3.1 km to a hospital it is ordinary (3.7 km typical). For everyday care, the nearest pharmacy is 1.5 km away on average (1.8 within 3 km).

Of Campbell River’s 16 tested schools, 4 sit above the middle in British Columbia and 8 below

Its 3 km reach takes in 15 elementary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 school for every grade and 2 alternative or adult schools, all of Campbell River’s schooling. 2 of the 19 teach in French, against 2% of schools in British Columbia.

January lows in Campbell River: −0.5°C, against 0.5°C in British Columbia’s towns and −13.5°C in Canadian towns

Summer highs in Campbell River reach 23.5°C in July. Frosty days number 85 in a normal year, above British Columbia’s towns (60) but below Canadian towns (159). Frost usually lifts by 27 April and returns around 13 October: 168 days without it. January is the snowiest month, with 24 cm on average.

A normal November in Campbell River runs from 1°C to 8°C

Expect about 221 mm of rain and snow over November. About 9 cm of snow falls in a normal November. Looking ahead to December, expect highs near 5°C and lows near −1°C. Hour-by-hour figures come from ECCC’s Campbell River forecast, on the Weather page.

North Island—Powell River, which takes in Campbell River, is held by Aaron Gunn (Conservative Party of Canada)

Of the 43 Commons seats from British Columbia, the Liberal Party of Canada holds 20.

VIRL: Campbell River Branch is Campbell River’s public library

The library is 3.9 km from the centre of Campbell River.

Elk Falls Park reaches the edge of Campbell River

Protected areas cover 3% of the land within 10 km, between British Columbia’s towns (6.7%) and Canadian towns (2.3%). A drive of 89 km reaches Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, the nearest national park. 27 protected areas lie within 10 km. 2 beaches are mapped within 5 km, none with a name.

Commuters in Campbell River have a short way to work, 21 min on average, less than in British Columbia’s towns and Canadian towns

89% of commuters drove, in line with British Columbia’s towns (87%) and Canadian towns (89%).

Campbell River skews older, with 26% of residents 65 or over, more than British Columbia’s towns or Canadian towns

5.8% of residents belong to a visible minority, below British Columbia’s towns (8.6%) and Canadian towns (15%) alike. First Nations, Métis and Inuit people make up 11% of residents, above both British Columbia’s towns (5%) and Canadian towns (2.8%).

Earthquakes are Campbell River’s biggest hazard: $0.35 of damage a year per $1,000 of buildings, 12 times the norm

0.9% of radon tests in the survey area came in above the guideline, lower than both British Columbia’s towns (1.8%) and Canadian towns (6.6%). One flood study covers the town, by Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

Campbell River’s 1 historic place is a top designation

8.1% of its homes were built before 1961, lower than both British Columbia’s towns (11%) and Canadian towns (18%).