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Living in La Ronge

La Ronge is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. 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.

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

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 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 or cost figure is published for La Ronge yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings1,034 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings915 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

11.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 325 people of 2,892 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

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.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in La Ronge is 12.1%. 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%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–14La Ronge 12.1%18 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 rate59.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,574 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate12.05 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

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.

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 La Ronge. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports1Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYVC3 Aug 2026OurAirports1Official

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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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in La Ronge.

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
La Ronge average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-23°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
La Ronge average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100221925334169896557412724JFMAMJJASONDmm
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 NCEI8Official · 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 NCEI9Official · 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 NCEI10Official · 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 NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Princeville3,167 residentsCentral York3,317 residentsEastern Charlotte2,495 residentsVille-Marie2,452 residentsButternut Valley3,527 residentsSaint-Michel3,669 residents

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.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
La Ronge residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.8%Foreign residents11.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area16.71 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
City area16.71 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign-resident share13.05 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada2Official
Foreign residents325 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada2Official
Population density150.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population2,892 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada4Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in La Ronge by year, residents2,4882,6472,8062,965200120052009201520222,892residents

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

Is La Ronge 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 worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–61%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–57%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents325 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population2,892 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings1,034 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate59.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,574 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate12.05 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households915 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Labour force participation rate67.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in La Ronge 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.

What is the typical salary around La Ronge?

The median gross salary is 2,574 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in La Ronge?

The unemployment rate is 12.05 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in La Ronge?

The published population is 2,892 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in La Ronge?

325 people 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). La Ronge, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/la-ronge/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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