Livability Score

50
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
NSLC
Alcohol
Kenny's Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Greco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Crossfit Per Ardua
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Harold's Bakery
Bakery
Leaf & Root Wellness Market
Health Food
Superstore
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Fatima Recreation Park
Park
Petersfield Provincial Park
Park
Petersfield Provincial Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Walmart
Department Store
John's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Value Check Plaza
Mall
JR Raheys Furniture Appliance and Electronics
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Balls Creek.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Balls Creek is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B

Balls Creek crime rates are 2,679 per 100k, which is 37% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
1,906 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
773 crimes per 100k
B
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employment D+

The median income in Balls Creek is $76,724 - which is 8% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$76,724
D
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Coxheath Fire Department
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A

Balls Creek home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a
F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
C-
Home Affordability
N/A
A+
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schools F

The Balls Creek graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Coxheath Elementary School
Robin Foote Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Riverview High School
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ratings A+

Balls Creek has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Living in Balls Creek, Cape Breton, NS

Balls Creek Area Facts

  • Balls Creek has a Livability Score of 50/100, which is considered poor
  • Balls Creek crime rates are 21% lower than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Balls Creek is 1% higher than the Cape Breton average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Balls Creek? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fatima Recreation Park
      Petersfield Provincial Park
      Petersfield Provincial Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      NSLC
      Kenny's Pizza
      Burger King
      KFC/Taco Bell
      Greco
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Balls Creek? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Balls Creek.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Balls Creek a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
      Glace Bay Health Care Facility
      Cape Breton Regional Hospital
      Harbour View Hospital
      Northside General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Pollett Drug Store
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Medical Hall Pharmasave

      Doctors