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Living in Lacombe

Lacombe is a city in Canada. Residents of Lacombe numbered 14,229 at the end of 2022. Lacombe had an unemployment rate of 12.32% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in Lacombe numbered 1,560.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Lacombe?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

The share of renter households spending 30% or more on housing reached 19.5% at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings5,552 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,194 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Lacombe?

The median gross salary is about 3,676 EUR/month (2020). The regional series (home-region basis, 2020) is a separate labelled row in the table.

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions. the regional series (home-region basis, {period}) is a separate labelled row in the table — shown in the table below.

  • Median gross salary: 3,676 EUR/month · Statistics Canada10
  • Median gross salary (regional): 2,259 EUR/month · 2026-08-27 · www150.statcan.gc.ca14

What is the unemployment rate in Lacombe?

The unemployment rate is about 12.3 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 12.32 % · Statistics Canada11
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Lacombe is 12.3%. 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%5112–14Lacombe 12.3%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 rate56.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary3,676 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Statistics Canada10Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,259 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca14Official
Unemployment rate12.32 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Lacombe'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 Lacombe. 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 Lacombe.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Lacombe?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.1 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: 10.09 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Lacombe annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.1PM2.5µg/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 Lacombe is 10.1 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/m³210–11Lacombe 10.11 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 mean10.09 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 7.53 · Feb 11.28 · Mar 23.97 · Apr 25.66 · May 29.34 · Jun 33.14 · Jul 34.34 · Aug 33.85 · Sep 31.71 · Oct 25.22 · Nov 17.02 · Dec 7.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -40.28 · Feb -33.92 · Mar -33.06 · Apr -17.2 · May -6.87 · Jun 0.29 · Jul 3.11 · Aug 2.03 · Sep -5.74 · Oct -15.98 · Nov -32.66 · Dec -35.54 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -8.93 · Feb -8.12 · Mar -2.86 · Apr 3.71 · May 10.08 · Jun 14.27 · Jul 17.44 · Aug 16.2 · Sep 10.91 · Oct 3.61 · Nov -3.37 · Dec -8.65 °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
Grand Falls-Windsor14,177 residentsNorth Battleford14,292 residentsParksville14,164 residentsPowell River14,148 residentsPembroke14,336 residentsBeauharnois14,387 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 20.6 km². Households in Lacombe numbered 5,195 at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the median age reached 39.6 years.

How many people live in Lacombe?

The published population was 14,229 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lacombe residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89%Foreign residents11%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area20.59 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area20.59 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Foreign-resident share11.94 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents1,560 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density650.8 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Population14,229 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Lacombe by year, residents9,26211,04012,81914,5972001200520092015202214,229residents

Population rose 47.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 9,630 to 14,229.

Is Lacombe 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family44%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 33–55%
Retirement54%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents1,560 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population14,229 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings5,552 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate56.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary3,676 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-13

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad11.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Households5,195 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate64.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median age39.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lacombe 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 Lacombe?

The published population was 14,229 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Lacombe?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.1 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 typical salary in Lacombe?

The median gross salary is about 3,676 EUR/month (2020). The regional series (home-region basis, 2020) is a separate labelled row in the table. Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the unemployment rate in Lacombe?

The unemployment rate is about 12.3 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Lacombe?

The median gross salary is 2,259 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Lacombe?

1,560 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Lacombe a good place to live?

Lacombe 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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