Annapolis County, Subdivision BNova Scotia
5,086 people live in this town in Nova Scotia. Statistics Canada places it in the Annapolis census division.
Is Annapolis County, Subdivision B a good place to live?
More weak spots than strong ones. Jobs and pay trail most towns (D). Overall, Annapolis County, Subdivision B earns a D−: better than 3% of Canadian towns, and #84 of 88 in Nova Scotia. At $200,000, the median home value in 2021 came to 3.6 times local household income. Fewer journeys need a car (B+).
Figures: home values and income: Statistics Canada, Census 2021.
This town's rent is the 2021 census rent scaled to 2025 by its province's ratio of surveyed to census rents: no rental survey covers it, so its Cost Grade is less sure. Safety is the police detachment's figure, shared with the towns and countryside around it. No School Grade: this province doesn't publish comparable results school by school. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
How Annapolis County, Subdivision B grades
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What makes Annapolis County, Subdivision B stand out
The 3 things Annapolis County, Subdivision B does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Annapolis County, Subdivision B.
Annapolis County, Subdivision B has lower household incomes than 95% of Canadian towns
By car: that was how 86% of commuters travelled at the census. The average trip to work took 25 min, above Nova Scotia’s towns (23 min) and close to Canadian towns (26 min).
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car or van | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| Average trip | 25 min | 23 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · The 2021 census was taken in May 2021, during COVID-19 restrictions: more people than usual worked from home or were off work.
Smoking runs high around Annapolis County, Subdivision B: 19% of adults, the typical Canadian town 12%
Health survey and life expectancy for the Zone 1 - Western
By their own account, 44% of adults here are in very good or excellent health, below Nova Scotia’s towns (49%) and Canadian towns (52%) alike. A baby born in the region can expect 80.0 years, 82.5 for a girl and 77.6 for a boy (2022/2024). Measured from where Annapolis County, Subdivision B’s residents live, the nearest hospital is 8.1 km away, beyond the typical 3.7 km.
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19% | 15% | 12% |
| Very good or excellent health | 44% | 49% | 52% |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 20% | 20% | 17% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 80.0 | 80.0 | 81.5 |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
A flood study covers Annapolis County, Subdivision B: 2 on the national inventory, the newest from Province of Nova Scotia
Source area for radon tests: the Zone 2 health region
Wildfire is a moderate presence around Annapolis County, Subdivision B: 4% of the land within 25 km has burned since 1986, 0.10% a year, short of the band that counts against Risk. Radon is about average around Annapolis County, Subdivision B: 5.6% of tested homes in the survey area topped the guideline, against 6.6% for the typical town. Also worth knowing: for earthquakes Annapolis County, Subdivision B is middling, $0.022 a year per $1,000 against $0.030 for the typical town.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 5.6% | 13% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.022 | $0.018 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Crime runs heavier where Annapolis County, Subdivision B is policed than in Nova Scotia’s towns or Canadian towns, at an index of 96
The force’s area logs 19.8 violent incidents per 1,000 residents a year. The violent index for its police area came to 108, higher than both Nova Scotia’s towns (94) and Canadian towns (86). Figures for Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 are published for the Annapolis County detachment area as a whole, not for Annapolis County, Subdivision B alone.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 96 | 71 | 67 |
| Violent crime | 19.8 | 14.5 | 12 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 108 | 94 | 86 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
Housing and transport take only 19% of household income in Annapolis County, Subdivision B, against 29% in the typical Canadian town
15% of households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, higher than Nova Scotia’s towns (13%) yet lower than Canadian towns (18%). Owners make up just over three quarters of households.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value, 2021 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $406,000 |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 15% | 13% | 18% |
| Households owning their home | 76% | 82% | 74% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · The 2021 census asked owners what their home was worth; those values, and 2020 incomes, are what this compares.
Summer runs warm in Annapolis County, Subdivision B: July highs of 26.2°C, above Nova Scotia’s towns and Canadian towns
For the wettest month, look to December: 125 mm on average. Some 268 cm of snow falls in a typical year, higher than both Nova Scotia’s towns (215 cm) and Canadian towns (141 cm). Most of the snow comes in January, about 78 cm. Gardeners get 147 frost-free days, from 10 May to 5 October.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfall a year | 268 cm | 215 cm | 141 cm |
| July afternoon high | 26.2°C | 23.1°C | 25.5°C |
| Precipitation a year | 1,137 mm | 1,393 mm | 883 mm |
| January night low | −9.8°C | −8.9°C | −13.5°C |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Greenwood)
A median age of 54.4: Annapolis County, Subdivision B is older than 94% of Canadian towns
3.6% of residents belong to a visible minority, lower than both Nova Scotia’s towns (4%) and Canadian towns (15%). Immigrants make up nearly one in ten residents, above both Nova Scotia’s towns (4.3%) and Canadian towns (6.4%).
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
Women make up 50.3% of Annapolis County, Subdivision B
In 2021 there were 2,305 women to 2,280 men; Canada as a whole is 50.9% women.
| Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 57% | 62% | 64% |
| 65+ | 30% | 25% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 22% | 18% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 49% | 54% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Nova Scotia and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Annapolis County, Subdivision B has 40 public protected areas within 10 km
31 km separate the town from Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, its nearest national park. Within 10 km, 3.9% of the land is protected, between Nova Scotia’s towns (8.7%) and Canadian towns (2.3%). The largest named area nearby is Cloud Lake Wilderness Area, 10,823 ha, 7.4 km away.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 40 | 23.5 | 4 |
| Protected land within 10 km | 3.9% | 8.7% | 2.3% |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
No high school in or near Annapolis County, Subdivision B: the closest is 26 km off
Elementary school is 4.9 km away at the nearest, above both Nova Scotia’s towns (1.9 km) and Canadian towns (0.5 km).
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown Regional Community SchoolIn Annapolis County, Subdivision BElementary | Elementary | – | English public |
| Schools within 3 km | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest secondary school | 26 km | 4.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest elementary school | 4.9 km | 1.9 km | 0.5 km |
Provincial school lists and results, 2025-26 · Why no schools grade in Nova Scotia? The province reports its assessments by regional centre, and that series stops in 2019–20.
A normal November in Annapolis County, Subdivision B runs from freezing to 9°C
ECCC’s forecast for Bridgetown is on the Weather page, hour by hour. Snowfall in a normal November: 15 cm. December follows at 3°C by day and −6°C by night. Expect about 120 mm of rain and snow over November.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 1°C | −8°C | 316 mm |
| Spring | 11°C | 0°C | 251 mm |
| Summer | 25°C | 12°C | 237 mm |
| Autumn | 15°C | 4°C | 333 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Greenwood); the forecast is on the Weather page
Acadie—Annapolis, which takes in Annapolis County, Subdivision B, is held by Chris d'Entremont (Liberal Party of Canada)
From Nova Scotia come 11 MPs, 11 of them with the Liberal Party of Canada.
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
Annapolis Valley Regional Library and Bridgetown & Area Library are Annapolis County, Subdivision B’s two public libraries
Visits and loans aren’t published as open data in Nova Scotia, so this page has none for Annapolis County, Subdivision B.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
51% of Annapolis County, Subdivision B’s homes were built before 1961
Inside the town the registers count 1 historic place.
Historic places by designation · inside the town
Among them
- Hampton Lighthouse 1911
| Heritage | Annapolis County, Subdivision B | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1961 | 51% | 28% | 18% |
Canadian Register of Historic Places, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations, Québec’s Répertoire du patrimoine culturel, Wikidata; Census 2021 homes by period
Everything we know about Annapolis County, Subdivision B
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Famous people from Annapolis County, Subdivision B
13 notable people were born in Annapolis County, Subdivision B.
Photo credits
James Wilberforce Longley: Royal Society of Canada, Public domain · Avard Longley: William James Topley, Public domain · Sophie Margaretta Almon Hensley: Unknown author, Public domain · Thomas F. Porter: Unknown author, Public domain · Ralph F. Fiske: Nova Scotia House of Assembly, Public domain
About Annapolis County, Subdivision B
Town in Nova Scotia
For Annapolis County, Subdivision B, TownRatings uses Statistics Canada’s census-subdivision boundary in Nova Scotia, and every figure on its pages covers that whole area.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 5,086 (people, 2025 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Nova Scotia
- Census division
- Annapolis
- Census subdivision
- 1205009
Annapolis County, Subdivision B’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis County, Subdivision B | 5,086 | — | D− | C | C− | C− |
| Middleton | 1,978 | 17 | — | D | C− | D |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Annapolis County, Subdivision B
Who are the people of Annapolis County, Subdivision B?
Visible minorities are 4% of the population, where the middle of Canadian towns is 15%. Immigrants make up 8%, and Indigenous people 3%.
Is Annapolis County, Subdivision B a young town or an old one?
At 54.4, its median age compares with 45.2 across Canadian towns. Children make up 12% of the population and seniors 30%.
What kind of homes are in Annapolis County, Subdivision B?
Single-detached houses make up 84% of the homes here, where Canadian towns sit at 64%; 0% are in high-rise apartments. 34% of households are one person, and the average is 2.1.
Is Annapolis County, Subdivision B growing?
Yes: the census counted 4,448 in 2016 and 4,587 in 2021, a rise of 3.1%, against 4.1% for the median of Canadian towns. The 2025 estimate is 5,086.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).