Living in Melfort

Melfort is a city in Canada. At the end of 2022, Melfort had a population of 6,060. An unemployment rate of 6.29% was measured at the end of 2021. Melfort had a foreign population of 440 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Melfort.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 2,788 at the end of 2021.

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings	2,788 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	2,575 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 440 people of 6,060 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Melfort's employment rate reached 60% at the end of 2021. Melfort had a labour force participation rate of 64.2% at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Melfort is 6.3%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	60 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,000 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca⁹Official
Unemployment rate	6.29 %country median 8.3%	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	80 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	YPA	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Melfort. 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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For newcomers to Canada.

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −16.9°C in January and 18.8°C in July.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 1.89 · Feb 3.74 · Mar 18.79 · Apr 28.96 · May 29.02 · Jun 38.22 · Jul 36.86 · Aug 36.48 · Sep 33.31 · Oct 24.68 · Nov 13.33 · Dec 5.05 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -48.74 · Feb -41.58 · Mar -39.81 · Apr -21.58 · May -7.98 · Jun -0.46 · Jul 4.75 · Aug 1.07 · Sep -5.7 · Oct -14.85 · Nov -32.76 · Dec -41.52 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -16.85 · Feb -15.4 · Mar -7.35 · Apr 2.89 · May 10.29 · Jun 15.73 · Jul 18.83 · Aug 17.44 · Sep 11.48 · Oct 2.72 · Nov -6.42 · Dec -14.57 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities

Saint-Césaire6,060 residents Bay Roberts6,085 residents Lac-Brome6,093 residents Redcliff6,104 residents Petrolia6,129 residents Saint-Henri5,988 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 14.7 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 2,575 at the end of 2021. Melfort's population density measured 404.2 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	14.73 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
City area	14.73 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Foreign-resident share	7.57 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Foreign residents	440 people	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Population density	404.2 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Population	6,060 people	31 Dec 2022	Statistics Canada⁵Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 5.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,734 to 6,060.

Is Melfort 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 air quality · range 38–60%

Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%

Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–66%

Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%

Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Foreign residents440 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Population6,060 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada

Dwellings2,788 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate60 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)2,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Unemployment rate6.29 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households	2,575 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Labour force participation rate	64.2 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Melfort 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 Melfort?

The median gross salary is 2,000 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Melfort?

The unemployment rate is 6.29 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Melfort?

The published population is 6,060 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Melfort?

440 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Melfort a good place to live?

Melfort 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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