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Living in Drayton Valley

Drayton Valley is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Drayton Valley numbered 6,802 residents at the end of 2022. Drayton Valley registered an unemployment rate of 11.42% at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 565 was recorded at the end of 2021.

Higher unemployment than 79% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 86% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Drayton Valley?

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 Drayton Valley.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Drayton Valley counted 3,250 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,250 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Drayton Valley?

The unemployment rate is about 11.4 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 11.42 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Drayton Valley is 11.4%. 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%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–12Drayton Valley 11.4%51 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)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate11.42 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Drayton Valley. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Drayton Valley's nearest airport was YEG, 94 km away and offered 38 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count38 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km94 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYEG3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Drayton Valley. 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 Drayton Valley.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Drayton Valley stood at 9.2 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in Drayton Valley?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 9.2 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: 9.19 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Drayton Valley annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.2PM2.5µg/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 Drayton Valley is 9.2 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/m³29–10Drayton Valley 9.22 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 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 mean9.19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 7.65 · Feb 11.23 · Mar 21.38 · Apr 26.1 · May 30.5 · Jun 34.29 · Jul 35.76 · Aug 35.15 · Sep 32.5 · Oct 26.9 · Nov 16 · Dec 7.09 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -38.55 · Feb -31.87 · Mar -33.74 · Apr -16.99 · May -7.33 · Jun -0.61 · Jul 2.57 · Aug 1.35 · Sep -6.26 · Oct -16.41 · Nov -34.99 · Dec -37.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -8.56 · Feb -7.69 · Mar -3.1 · Apr 3.37 · May 9.67 · Jun 14.05 · Jul 17.29 · Aug 16.09 · Sep 10.68 · Oct 3.47 · Nov -3.42 · Dec -8.46 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Plessisville6,795 residentsPerth6,824 residentsKentville6,770 residentsNanoose Bay6,765 residentsHope6,699 residentsParry Sound6,909 residents

Population and city profile

Drayton Valley spanned 30.9 km² at the end of 2021. The population density of Drayton Valley stood at 236 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Drayton Valley?

The published population was 6,802 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Drayton Valley residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.7%Foreign residents 8.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area30.9 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share7.98 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents565 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density236 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population6,802 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Drayton Valley by year, residents6,1936,7587,3247,889200120052009201520226,802residents

Population rose 7.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 6,310 to 6,802.

Is Drayton Valley 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 safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family46%strong on family, weak on safety · range 34–58%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents565 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,802 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,250 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate11.42 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
PM2.5 — annual mean9.19 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 Drayton Valley 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 Drayton Valley?

The published population was 6,802 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Drayton Valley?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 9.2 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 Drayton Valley?

The unemployment rate is about 11.4 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Drayton Valley?

The median gross salary is 2,185 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Drayton Valley?

565 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Drayton Valley a good place to live?

Drayton Valley 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. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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