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Living in Estevan

Estevan is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Estevan numbered 11,222 residents at the end of 2022. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Estevan reached 7.44%. Foreign residents numbered 1,280 at the end of 2021.

Lower unemployment than 62% 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 Estevan?

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 Estevan.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Renter households in Estevan spending 30% or more on housing totalled 14.5% at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent14.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings5,368 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,584 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Estevan?

The unemployment rate is about 7.4 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.44 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Estevan is 7.4%. 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%1196–8Estevan 7.4%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
Employment rate64.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,499 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca16Official
Unemployment rate7.44 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Estevan. 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 Estevan. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Estevan's nearest airport was YQR, 188 km away and offered 9 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count9 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km188 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQR3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Estevan?

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: 9.21 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Estevan average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND26°-19°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Estevan average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100171519276685664746292018JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Estevan 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 Estevan 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/m³29–10Estevan 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 mean9.21 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -8.4 · Feb -6.2 · Mar 1 · Apr 11.1 · May 18.3 · Jun 22.6 · Jul 25.9 · Aug 26 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 11.2 · Nov 1.3 · Dec -6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -19.4 · Feb -17.3 · Mar -10 · Apr -2.2 · May 4.1 · Jun 10 · Jul 12.3 · Aug 10.8 · Sep 5.3 · Oct -1.7 · Nov -9.3 · Dec -16.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -13.9 · Feb -11.8 · Mar -4.5 · Apr 4.4 · May 11.2 · Jun 16.3 · Jul 19.1 · Aug 18.4 · Sep 12.8 · Oct 4.8 · Nov -4 · Dec -11.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 16.7 · Feb 14.9 · Mar 18.9 · Apr 27.3 · May 65.7 · Jun 84.7 · Jul 66.2 · Aug 47.4 · Sep 45.5 · Oct 29.2 · Nov 19.9 · Dec 18.4 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Sechelt11,238 residentsSelkirk11,204 residentsMont-Tremblant11,112 residentsWilliams Lake11,385 residentsSaint-Raymond11,390 residentsMontmagny11,046 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Estevan was 18.3 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 4,585 at the end of 2021. Estevan recorded a median age of 38.8 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Estevan?

The published population was 11,222 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Estevan residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.6%Foreign residents11.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area18.3 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area18.3 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share12.04 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents1,280 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density592.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population11,222 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Estevan by year, residents10,18910,89411,59912,3042001200520092015202211,222residents

Population rose 6.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 10,506 to 11,222.

Is Estevan 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 worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Family52%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Retirement57%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 44–70%
Foreign residents1,280 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population11,222 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent14.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings5,368 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate64.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,499 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad12.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Households4,585 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate69.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median age38.8 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Estevan 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 Estevan?

The published population was 11,222 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Estevan?

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 Estevan?

The unemployment rate is about 7.4 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Estevan?

The median gross salary is 2,499 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Estevan?

1,280 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Estevan a good place to live?

Estevan 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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  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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