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Elkford
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Elkford is a small, friendly town set in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern British Columbia. Known for its stunning wilderness, Elkford is a gateway to outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The town offers a relaxed pace and strong community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
2,585
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
50.05°, -114.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,870
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
-0.2°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
-11.9°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
-38.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
709 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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