Sparwood
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Sparwood is a small town set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains in southeastern British Columbia. Known for its mining history and outdoor lifestyle, the town offers a welcoming community vibe and easy access to adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
3,784
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.73°, -114.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,015
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
0.7°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
-11.0°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
-39.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
878 mm
Internet Speed
344 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. 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 60/100.