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Living in Cold Lake

Cold Lake is a city in Canada. Residents of Cold Lake numbered 15,530 at the end of 2022. Cold Lake registered an unemployment rate of 7.89% at the end of 2021. Cold Lake's foreign population totalled 1,415 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Cold Lake?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Cold Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Cold Lake recorded 6,767 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Cold Lake yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings6,767 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Cold Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 7.9 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.89 % · Statistics Canada6
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Cold Lake is 7.9%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Cold Lake 7.9%103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,777 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate7.89 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cold Lake. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Cold Lake. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km41 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYBY3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Cold Lake. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Cold Lake.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 in the air was 10.9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from −14.8°C in January to 17.7°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 17.4 mm in January and 79.4 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Cold Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 10.93 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Cold Lake average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-20°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Cold Lake average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100171318344086795239241916JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Cold Lake annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Cold Lake is 10.9 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–11Cold Lake 10.91 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.93 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -9.9 · Feb -6.3 · Mar 0.5 · Apr 9.4 · May 17.1 · Jun 21 · Jul 23.6 · Aug 22.4 · Sep 16.9 · Oct 8.4 · Nov -1.9 · Dec -8.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -19.6 · Feb -17.3 · Mar -10.7 · Apr -2.2 · May 4.1 · Jun 9.2 · Jul 11.8 · Aug 10.2 · Sep 4.9 · Oct -1.3 · Nov -9.8 · Dec -17.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -14.8 · Feb -11.8 · Mar -5.1 · Apr 3.6 · May 10.6 · Jun 15.1 · Jul 17.7 · Aug 16.4 · Sep 10.9 · Oct 3.6 · Nov -5.9 · Dec -13.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 17.4 · Feb 12.6 · Mar 17.8 · Apr 33.9 · May 39.9 · Jun 85.5 · Jul 79.4 · Aug 52.3 · Sep 38.8 · Oct 23.7 · Nov 19.2 · Dec 16 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Mississippi Mills15,555 residentsSaint-Charles-Borromée15,466 residentsLavaltrie15,619 residentsComox15,378 residentsPincourt15,366 residentsWest Nipissing15,744 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 66.6 km². Cold Lake had a population density of 235.1 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Cold Lake?

The published population was 15,530 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Cold Lake residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.9%Foreign residents 9.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area66.61 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign-resident share9.22 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents1,415 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density235.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population15,530 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Cold Lake by year, residents11,57313,03714,50015,9642001200520092015202215,530residents

Population rose 30.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 11,876 to 15,530.

Is Cold Lake a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 46–70%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents1,415 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population15,530 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,767 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,777 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate7.89 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
PM2.5 — annual mean10.93 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cold Lake when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Cold Lake?

The published population was 15,530 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Cold Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Cold Lake?

The unemployment rate is about 7.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Cold Lake?

The median gross salary is 2,777 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Cold Lake?

1,415 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Cold Lake a good place to live?

Cold Lake may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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