Statistical Information

Statistical Information

Population (2011) Canada Census: 1731
Further Information: Statistics Canada

Weather Facts:

Elevation:	495 m (1,625 ft.)
Hours of Sunshine:	1,890 annually
Annual Rainfall:	43.6 cm (17.2 in)
Annual Snowfall:	143.2 cm. (47.9 in)
Average Growing Season:	141 days

Average Daily Temperatures Celsius (Fahrenheit)

January	- 4.9 c	(23.2)
February	- 2.2 c	(28.0)
March	2.3 c	(36.1)
April	7.4 c	(45.3)
May	11.6 c	(52.9)
June	15.3 c	(60.0)
July	17.9 c	(64.2)
August	17.6 c	(63.7)
September	12.8 c	(55.0)
October	6.2 c	(43.2)
November	0.2 c	(32.4)
December	- 4.2 c	(24.4)

Assessments and Taxes:

The assessment system used in the Province of British Columbia is under Provincial jurisdiction and is carried out by the BC Assessment. The system used is the market value method.

Assessment:

Residential Single Dwelling Assessment values for the period of 2004 to 2008 are indicated below:

Year	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Single dwelling assessment
Land Assessment Average	$26,889	$31,209	$41,453	$55,565	$78,669
Improvements Average	$78,442	$94,380	$112,071	$136,755	$169,491
Total Average	$105,331	$125,589	$153,524	$192,320	$248,160

Taxes:

The Village of Lumby is the tax collector for various Provincial agencies, school, BC Assessment, hospital, library and the Regional District. The Provincial Government pays a homeowner grant of $570.00 on the principal residence, that is deducted from the annual taxes.

Year	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Average Taxes on Single dwelling unit
Municipal	$477	$514	$536	$615	$629
School	$436	$440	$470	$469	$522
Regional District	$316	$373	$390	$419	$461
Other Agencies	$88	$83	$90	$158	$165
Total Taxes	$1,317	$1,410	$1,486	$1,661	$1,777