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Living in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Residents of Fort McMurray numbered 72,326 at the end of 2021. Unemployment in Fort McMurray stood at 8.7% at the end of 2021. Fort McMurray had a population density of 1,303.5 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Fort McMurray?

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 Fort McMurray.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In Fort McMurray, 12.8% 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 Fort McMurray yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent12.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings30,451 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings25,934 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Fort McMurray?

The unemployment rate is 8.8 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca14

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Fort McMurray is 8.8%. 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%1038–10Fort McMurray 8.8%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
Employment rate70.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,351 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate8.8 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021www150.statcan.gc.ca14Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Fort McMurray's nearest airport was YMM, 13 km away and offered 7 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count7 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km13 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYMM3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Fort McMurray?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1

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

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Fort McMurray average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-22°Daytime highNight-time low
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Fort McMurray annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52515.4PM2.5µg/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 Fort McMurray is 15.4 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/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–16Fort McMurray 15.43 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 mean15.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -11.8 · Feb -7.3 · Mar 0.1 · Apr 9.3 · May 17.2 · Jun 21.7 · Jul 23.9 · Aug 22.2 · Sep 16.2 · Oct 7.3 · Nov -3.2 · Dec -9.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -22.3 · Feb -19.9 · Mar -13.5 · Apr -3.9 · May 2.6 · Jun 8 · Jul 10.6 · Aug 8.8 · Sep 3.5 · Oct -2.5 · Nov -11.9 · Dec -19.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -17 · Feb -13.6 · Mar -6.7 · Apr 2.7 · May 9.9 · Jun 14.9 · Jul 17.3 · Aug 15.5 · Sep 9.9 · Oct 2.4 · Nov -7.6 · Dec -14.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Sault Ste. Marie72,051 residentsSarnia72,047 residentsAirdrie74,100 residentsGranby69,025 residentsSt. Albert68,232 residentsPrince George76,708 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 52.2 km² at the end of 2021. The city had 25,935 households at the end of 2021. Median age stood at 34.4 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Fort McMurray?

The published population was 72,326 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada5

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area60,844 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area52.17 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population density1,304 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population72,326 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Is Fort McMurray 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 worker63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student64%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Family53%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement60%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Population72,326 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent12.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings30,451 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate70.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)4,351 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate8.8 %31 Dec 2021Official 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 abroad21.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households25,935 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate77.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age34.4 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray?

The published population was 72,326 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Fort McMurray?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Fort McMurray?

The unemployment rate is 8.8 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Fort McMurray?

The median gross salary is 4,351 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Fort McMurray a good place to live?

Fort McMurray 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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  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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