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In La Ronge, unemployment is 12.1% (2021).

La Ronge had a population of 2,892 at the end of 2022. La Ronge had an unemployment rate of 12.05% at the end of 2021. La Ronge had a foreign population of 325 at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-09-2615 sources

Population2,892people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)3,028EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate12.05%country median 8.4% — 43% aboveOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime11,938incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Higher unemployment than 84% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than any other Canadian city that publishes it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to La Ronge?

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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 La Ronge.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 1,034.

No city-level rent figure is published for La Ronge. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
La Ronge recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan4Official · national market
Dwellings1,034 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Main residence dwellings915 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Is La Ronge a good place to live?

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–63%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on education · range 46–66%
Student48%strong on cost, weak on education · range 36–60%
Family46%strong on family, weak on education · range 34–58%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%

Work and income

For La Ronge, the employment rate was 59.3% at the end of 2021. La Ronge had a labour force participation rate of 67.5% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in La Ronge?

The unemployment rate is about 12.1 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 12.05 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in La Ronge is 12.1%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate59.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,028 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca15Official
Unemployment rate12.05 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

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

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Safety

How safe is La Ronge?

Police recorded about 11,938 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2

Recorded crime across major citiesLa Ronge highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with La Ronge highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894
Edmonton7,108
Halifax6,020
Vancouver5,438
Calgary4,796
London4,743
Québec4,630
Ottawa4,298
Hamilton4,257
Toronto4,177
Gatineau3,756
Montreal3,674
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents11,938 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2Official · county

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Distance to the nearest major airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YVC3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for La Ronge. 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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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −18.3°C in January to 17.5°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -13.3 · Feb -9.6 · Mar -1.9 · Apr 7.2 · May 14.9 · Jun 20.4 · Jul 23.4 · Aug 22 · Sep 15.5 · Oct 6.6 · Nov -3.7 · Dec -11.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -23.3 · Feb -21.6 · Mar -14.9 · Apr -5.4 · May 1.6 · Jun 8.6 · Jul 11.6 · Aug 10.4 · Sep 4.7 · Oct -1.7 · Nov -11.3 · Dec -20.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -18.3 · Feb -15.6 · Mar -8.4 · Apr 0.9 · May 8.3 · Jun 14.5 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 16.2 · Sep 10.1 · Oct 2.5 · Nov -7.5 · Dec -16 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 22.3 · Feb 18.5 · Mar 25 · Apr 33 · May 40.9 · Jun 69.3 · Jul 89.1 · Aug 65.3 · Sep 57.3 · Oct 41.3 · Nov 26.9 · Dec 23.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In Canada: Saguenay ±2.8 °C. Elsewhere: Oulu (Finland) ±4.1 °C, Jyväskylä (Finland) ±4.1 °C, Kuopio (Finland) ±4.5 °C, Lahti (Finland) ±4.7 °C, Tampere (Finland) ±5.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

La Ronge covered an area of 16.7 km² at the end of 2021. The household count for La Ronge was 915 at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 150.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in La Ronge?

The published population was 2,892 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area16.71 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area16.71 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share13.05 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents325 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density150.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population2,892 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 0.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 2,876 to 2,892.

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households915 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate67.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Alternatives for people set on La Ronge

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with La Ronge, nearest in population first.

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Princeville3,167 residentsCentral York3,317 residentsCap-aux-Meules2,516 residentsEastern Charlotte2,495 residentsButternut Valley3,527 residentsSaint-Michel3,672 residents

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

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Common questions

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

How many people live in La Ronge?

The published population was 2,892 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is La Ronge?

Police recorded about 11,938 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in La Ronge?

The unemployment rate is about 12.1 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around La Ronge?

The median gross salary is 3,028 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in La Ronge?

325 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is La Ronge a good place to live?

La Ronge 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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