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Living in Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Dawson Creek had a population of 13,220 at the end of 2022. An unemployment rate of 9.79% was measured at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 1,205 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Dawson Creek?

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 Dawson Creek.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In Dawson Creek, 18.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent18.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings6,189 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,205 people of 13,220 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Dawson Creek is 9.8%. 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%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10Dawson Creek 9.8%75 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)2,259 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate9.79 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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

Mobility and administration

Dawson Creek's nearest airport was YXJ, 62 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km62 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYXJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dawson Creek. 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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Dawson Creek.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 4.84 · Feb 6.3 · Mar 16.98 · Apr 22.71 · May 25.69 · Jun 31.03 · Jul 32.92 · Aug 33.58 · Sep 30.8 · Oct 25.79 · Nov 10.31 · Dec 3.96 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -46.4 · Feb -42.32 · Mar -40.04 · Apr -24.12 · May -8.34 · Jun -0.92 · Jul 2.82 · Aug 1.1 · Sep -6.25 · Oct -22.57 · Nov -35.45 · Dec -44.76 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -12.71 · Feb -11.57 · Mar -7.23 · Apr 1.77 · May 9.17 · Jun 14 · Jul 16.51 · Aug 15.28 · Sep 9.75 · Oct 2.06 · Nov -6.88 · Dec -12.71 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Prince Rupert13,175 residentsTruro13,113 residentsVal-des-Monts13,110 residentsTerrace13,384 residentsSainte-Marie13,523 residentsSummerland12,918 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Dawson Creek was 26.7 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the median age reached 35.6 years. Population density was 461.1 people per km² at the end of 2021.

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

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area26.72 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share9.98 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents1,205 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density461.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population13,220 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Dawson Creek by year, residents11,00111,79512,59013,3842001200520092015202213,220residents

Population rose 18.3% between 2001 and 2022, from 11,171 to 13,220.

Is Dawson Creek 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 worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–58%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Family46%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Retirement55%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents1,205 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population13,220 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent18.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,189 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,259 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.79 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad10 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age35.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dawson Creek 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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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Dawson Creek?

The median gross salary is 2,259 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Dawson Creek?

The unemployment rate is 9.79 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Dawson Creek?

The published population is 13,220 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Dawson Creek?

1,205 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Dawson Creek a good place to live?

Dawson Creek 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Dawson Creek, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/dawson-creek/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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