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Houston
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Houston, British Columbia, is a small town situated between Smithers and Burns Lake along Highway 16. Known as the 'Steelhead Capital of Canada,' it offers a friendly community atmosphere and stunning access to natural attractions like rivers, mountains, and forests.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
2,993
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.40°, -126.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,570
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
0.3°C
Summer Avg
11.2°C
Winter Avg
-10.2°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-42.2°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
864 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
YPZ
Distance
47 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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